Lake of the Woods County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,783, reflecting a -0.18% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lake of the Woods County is the 86th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 4,035 and has grown -6.25% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 53.6 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 3,117 adults, (1,026 of whom are seniors) in Lake of the Woods County.
Female: 1,749 (45.8%)
Male: 2,072 (54.2%)
The racial composition of Lake of the Woods County includes 87.67% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,350 | 87.67% |
| Two or more races | 371 | 9.71% |
| Native American | 76 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.16% |
Lake of the Woods County 's average per capita income is $52,542. Household income levels show a median of $77,546. The poverty rate stands at 6.35%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,471 | - |
| Families | $93,974 | $109,488 |
| Households | $77,546 | $93,772 |
| Non Families | $50,066 | $67,009 |
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