Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,821 | — | #2,976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,546 | +3.2% | #694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.7 years | +30.3% | #186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,100 | -23.3% | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $955 | -17.9% | #1,162 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | -49.6% | #143 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake of the Woods County has a population of 3,821, making it the #2,976 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546, ranking #694 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.4% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Lake of the Woods County is $216,100 (-23.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $955/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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96.5% of residents in Lake of the Woods County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has a total population of 3,821, making it the 2,976th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake of the Woods County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546, which ranks #694 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Lake of the Woods County is $216,100, 23.3% below the national median. Renters in Lake of the Woods County pay a median gross rent of $955 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake of the Woods County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.
Lake of the Woods County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Lake of the Woods 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.