Red Lake County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,915 #2,971 / 3,222
8th
Median Household Income $77,188 +2.7% #719 / 3,222
78th
Median Age 43.0 years +10.5% #1,210 / 3,222
62th
Median Home Value $162,000 -42.5% #1,980 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $583 -49.9% #3,079 / 3,222
4th
Poverty Rate 7.2% -42.9% #243 / 3,222
92th

Demographics

Red Lake County has a population of 3,915, making it the #2,971 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Red Lake County is $77,188, ranking #719 out of 3,222 counties — 2.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.

Median Household Income
$77,188 +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #719 of 3,222
78th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,741 −8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,137 of 3,222
65th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.2% −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #243 of 3,222
92th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.1% −79.5% vs nat'l
Rank #110 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6% −44.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,235 of 3,222
31th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,666 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Red Lake County is $162,000 (-42.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $583/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.4%.

Median Home Value
$162,000 −42.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,980 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$583 −49.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,079 of 3,222
4th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.4% +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #223 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.4% Homeownership

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Health

97.7% of residents in Red Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% above the national rate.

97.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.7% +6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #24 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Red Lake County, Minnesota

Red Lake County, Minnesota has a total population of 3,915, making it the 2,971st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Red Lake County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Red Lake County is $77,188, which ranks #719 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.

The median home value in Red Lake County is $162,000, 42.5% below the national median. Renters in Red Lake County pay a median gross rent of $583 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Red Lake County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.

Red Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).

All data for Red 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.