Heron Lake is a city located in Jackson County, Minnesota. Heron Lake has a 2025 population of 583. Heron Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 602 in 2020.
The average household income in Heron Lake is $72,896 with a poverty rate of 7.99%.The median age in Heron Lake is 40.4 years: 43.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Heron Lake includes 76.82% White, 8.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 454 | 76.82% |
Two or more races | 74 | 12.52% |
Other race | 48 | 8.12% |
Native American | 12 | 2.03% |
Asian | 3 | 0.51% |
Married
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Separated
Never Married
Heron Lake's average per capita income is $43,393. Household income levels show a median of $66,607. The poverty rate stands at 7.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $108,750 | - |
Families | $86,307 | $93,725 |
Households | $66,607 | $72,896 |
Non Families | $35,833 | $42,285 |
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