Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Minnesota
The population of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is 6,694 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,639, the median home value is $143,400, and the median age is 47.7.
The population of Lac qui Parle County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (7,245 → 6,636), a -0.63% annualized rate.
6,694
Population
-0.63%
Annual growth
9
People / sq mi
$71,639
Median Income
$143,400
Median Home Value
Lac qui Parle County covers 765 sq mi of land at 8.8 people per square mile.
About Lac qui Parle County, MN
Lac qui Parle County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 6,694. It ranks #76 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 47.7, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
The median household income in Lac qui Parle County is $71,639, near the US median of $74,580. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $143,400, with monthly rent averaging $809. The homeownership rate of 83.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Lac qui Parle County reflects 22.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.3 minutes each way.
Lac qui Parle County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lac qui Parle County had a population of 7,245 in 2010 and 6,636 in 2024, a -8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,245 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.62%.
6,636
Population (2024)
7,245
Population (2010)
7,245
Peak (2010)
-0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,245 |
| 2011 | 7,221 |
| 2012 | 7,123 |
| 2013 | 7,006 |
| 2014 | 6,901 |
| 2015 | 6,876 |
| 2016 | 6,743 |
| 2017 | 6,682 |
| 2018 | 6,644 |
| 2019 | 6,628 |
| 2020 | 6,700 |
| 2021 | 6,703 |
| 2022 | 6,688 |
| 2023 | 6,684 |
| 2024 | 6,636 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.7
Median Age
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Male
27.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 27.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,639$-15,917 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,856 |
| Per-capita income | $40,282 |
| Poverty rate | 3.9%-1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lac qui Parle County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
4.5%
Carpool
73.6%
Public transit
12.6%
Work from home
17.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$143,400$-162,100 vs state
Median home value
$809
Median rent
83.0%
Homeownership rate
3,474
Total housing units
82.9%
Occupied
17.1%
Vacant
17.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.2%
With health insurance
89.4%
With broadband internet
20.7%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
15.3%
With a disability
96.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.2%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has a population of 6,694 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 9 people per square mile.
The population of Lac qui Parle County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (7,245 → 6,636), a -0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is $71,639, with mean (average) household income of $91,856 and per-capita income of $40,282. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lac qui Parle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is 47.7 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.
The median home value in Lac qui Parle County is $143,400 and median monthly rent is $809. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,474 total housing units, 17.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.