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Population Review

Ham Lake, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Ham Lake, Minnesota is 16,575 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $116,845, the median home value is $430,100, and the median age is 42.8.

The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (15,322 → 16,905).

16,575

Population

482

People / sq mi

$116,845

Median Income

$430,100

Median Home Value

Ham Lake covers 34.4 sq mi of land at 482 people per square mile.

About Ham Lake, MN

Ham Lake is a city in Minnesota with a population of 16,575. It ranks #68 among cities in Minnesota by population. The median age is 42.8, older than the national median. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

The median household income in Ham Lake is $116,845, above the US median of $74,580. 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $430,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,319. The homeownership rate of 95.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Ham Lake reflects 35.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.7 minutes each way.

Ham Lake city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Ham Lake city had a population of 15,322 in 2010 and 16,905 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,905 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.

2024 · 17K20102024

16,905

Population (2024)

15,322

Population (2010)

16,905

Peak (2024)

0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201015,322
201115,396
201215,560
201315,739
201415,918
201516,095
201616,266
201716,478
201816,634
201916,783
202016,505
202116,645
202216,641
202316,757
202416,905

Race & Ethnicity

White91.6%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$116,845

Median Household Income

$54,840

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$430,100

Median Home Value

$1,319

Median Rent

95.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.8%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

80.2%

Public Transit

13.8%

Work From Home

29.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.8%

Foreign Born

95.2%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

6.9%

With Disability

97.7%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing18.8%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Construction9.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.6%
Information7.9%
Retail Trade6.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Public Administration4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ham Lake, Minnesota has a population of 16,575 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest city in Minnesota.

The median household income in Ham Lake, Minnesota is $116,845, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Ham Lake, Minnesota is $430,100, with median monthly rent at $1,319 and a homeownership rate of 95.2%.

The median age in Ham Lake, Minnesota is 42.8 years. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

The population has grown 10.3% since 2010 (15,322 → 16,905).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.