Mille Lacs County's 2026 population is estimated at 27,895, reflecting a 0.57% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mille Lacs County is the 39th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 26,073 and has grown 6.99% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 20,846 adults, (5,036 of whom are seniors) in Mille Lacs County.
Female: 13,310 (49.1%)
Male: 13,815 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Mille Lacs County includes 88.84% White, 4.41% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,099 | 88.84% |
| Native American | 1,196 | 4.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,188 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 254 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
Mille Lacs County 's average per capita income is $48,681. Household income levels show a median of $72,729. The poverty rate stands at 10.38%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,671 | $115,764 |
| Families | $88,112 | $103,491 |
| Households | $72,729 | $90,096 |
| Non Families | $43,422 | $57,437 |
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