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Lake County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Two Harbors

Lake County's estimated 2025 population is 10,741 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 66th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 10,854 and has seen a growth of -1.04% since that time.

10,741
Total Population
5
Population Density (mi²)
66
Population Rank (State)
-57 -0.53%
Annual Population Growth

Lake County Population

Lake County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lake County includes 95.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,42295.52%
Two or more races3733.42%
Black or African American430.39%
Native American270.25%
Asian250.23%
Other race210.19%

Lake County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lake County's average per capita income is $49,320. Household income levels show a median of $75,621. The poverty rate stands at 8.33%.

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
Married Families$102,500-
Families$93,547$104,913
Households$75,621$87,480
Non Families$45,475$56,395

$49,320

Average Income

$75,621

Median Household Income

8.33%

Poverty Rate