Census ACS · #922 μSA
Spirit Lake Metro Area
The Spirit Lake, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 17,844 residents. The median household income is $74,570 and the median home value is $251,600.
17,844
Population
47
People / sq mi
$74,570
Median Income
$251,600
Median Home Value
The Spirit Lake CBSA covers 381 sq mi of land at 46.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$74,570
Median Household Income
$47,165
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$251,600
Median Home Value
$930
Median Rent
76.7%
Homeownership
Education
97.3%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
10.5%
Work From Home
17.1 min
Avg Commute
28.5%
Foreign Born
Spirit Lake spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Spirit Lake, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 17,844 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #922 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Spirit Lake metro area is $74,570, with a per capita income of $47,165.
The Spirit Lake, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Spirit Lake, Ia CBSA (44020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.