Lake County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 66th-largest in Minnesota
The population of Lake County, Minnesota is 10,911 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $75,621, the median home value is $222,900, and the median age is 49.6.
The population of Lake County has declined 1.4% since 2010 (10,854 → 10,698), a -0.10% annualized rate.
10,911
Population
-0.10%
Annual growth
5
People / sq mi
$75,621
Median Income
$222,900
Median Home Value
Lake County covers 2,109 sq mi of land at 5.2 people per square mile.
About Lake County, MN
Lake County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 10,911. It ranks #66 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 49.6, older than the national median. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
The median household income in Lake County is $75,621, near the US median of $74,580. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $222,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,026. The homeownership rate of 84.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Lake County reflects 25.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.0 minutes each way.
Lake County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lake County had a population of 10,854 in 2010 and 10,698 in 2024, a -1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,006 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.
10,698
Population (2024)
10,854
Population (2010)
11,006
Peak (2021)
-0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,854 |
| 2011 | 10,779 |
| 2012 | 10,792 |
| 2013 | 10,706 |
| 2014 | 10,602 |
| 2015 | 10,540 |
| 2016 | 10,501 |
| 2017 | 10,481 |
| 2018 | 10,609 |
| 2019 | 10,625 |
| 2020 | 10,911 |
| 2021 | 11,006 |
| 2022 | 10,919 |
| 2023 | 10,861 |
| 2024 | 10,698 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.6
Median Age
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Male
27.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 27.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $75,621$-11,935 vs state |
| Mean household income | $87,480 |
| Per-capita income | $40,666 |
| Poverty rate | 4.7%-0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lake County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
4.2%
Carpool
77.5%
Public transit
10.9%
Work from home
24.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$222,900$-82,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,026
Median rent
84.0%
Homeownership rate
7,405
Total housing units
67.9%
Occupied
32.1%
Vacant
16.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.1%
With health insurance
91.6%
With broadband internet
22.9%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
15.9%
With a disability
98.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.2%
High School+
25.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake County, Minnesota has a population of 10,911 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 5 people per square mile.
The population of Lake County has declined 1.4% since 2010 (10,854 → 10,698), a -0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lake County, Minnesota is $75,621, with mean (average) household income of $87,480 and per-capita income of $40,666. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lake County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lake County, Minnesota is 49.6 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.
The median home value in Lake County is $222,900 and median monthly rent is $1,026. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,405 total housing units, 32.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lake County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Lake 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.