Lake County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,879 | — | #2,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,541 | +0.5% | #810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.4 years | +27.0% | #258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,300 | -14.4% | #968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,093 | -6.0% | #737 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -32.0% | #481 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 10,879, making it the #2,424 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.4 years, which is 27.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $75,541, ranking #810 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $241,300 (-14.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,093/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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95.1% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Minnesota
Lake County, Minnesota has a total population of 10,879, making it the 2,424th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 49.4 years, which is 27.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $75,541, which ranks #810 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Lake County is $241,300, 14.4% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,093 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Lake County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.