Total Population
10,981
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
51
Diversity Index
14.200
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Lake County, MN
County Seat: Two Harbors
Lake County in northeastern Minnesota is known for its rustic beauty, with four state parks on its Lake Superior shoreline and parts of the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within its borders. It also is an attractive location for businesses. Major industries in Lake County are mining, logging, wood products, shipping and transportation, manufacturing, health care and tourism. Two cities are operating harbors for Great Lakes shipping. The county offers great schools, a modern hospital, easy highway and rail access, skilled workers and many business incentives.
| Year | Population | Households | Average Household Size | Average Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,791 | 4,813 | 2.20 | $61,801 |
| 2020 | 10,754 | 4,817 | 2.19 | $69,266 |
Source: Northland Connection, ESRI
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,935
Total Housing Units
7,403
Owner Occupied
4,084
Renter Occupied
851
Vacant
2,468
Median Home Value
$280,147
Average Home Value
$340,475
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.72%
Income Projection
Median Household
$76,706 $84,360
Average Household
$92,976 $105,469
Per Capita
$41,816 $47,819
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
576
Total Employed
6,407
Workers 16+
4,850
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
86
Employed
1,174
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
45
Employed
1,077
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
68
Employed
710
2024 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
53
Employed
699
2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
86
Employed
659
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
57
Employed
609
Some
High School
441
Graduated
High School
2,213
Associates
Degree
1,228
Bachelor's
Degree
1,462
Graduate
Degree
788
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
3,540
Non-Resident Commuters
1,259
Drive Alone
3,631
Carpooled
427
Public
11
Work At Home
540
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
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