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West Heron Lake

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
27.123
State:
Minnesota

West Heron Lake is located in Jackson County, Minnesota. West Heron Lake has a 2025 population of 125 . West Heron Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 126 in 2020.

The average household income in West Heron Lake is $158,550 with a poverty rate of 12.22%. The median age in West Heron Lake is 40.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.7 males.

125
Total Population
5
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.79%
Growth

West Heron Lake Population

West Heron Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Heron Lake includes 71.67% White, 28.33% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (71.67%)

Other race (28.33%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12971.67%
Other race5128.33%

West Heron Lake Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Heron Lake's average per capita income is $46,071. Household income levels show a median of $123,036. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$123,929$183,402
Married Families$123,750-
Households$123,036$158,550
Non Families$38,611$69,800

$46,071

Average Income

$123,036

Median Household Income

12.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)