Lake of the Woods County, MN Demographics & Local Data
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D
Population
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,824 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.37% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.7 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,665 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake of the Woods County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,897 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.45% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $866 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.3% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 13.9 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Lake of the Woods County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake of the Woods County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |