Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 10,915.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $248,405.

  • The median income in Lake County is $73,860.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $837.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 8.6%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 51.5° and there are 60.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Two Harbors, MN Population 3,620

Silver Bay, MN Population 1,690

Finland, MN Population 177

Beaver Bay, MN Population 81

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 51.5°.

  • There are 60.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.1 inches of rain each year with 19.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:17 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High51.5
Nice Days60.73
Rainfall60.1
Snowfall19.1
Sunny_hours4:17
51.5°
Average High
60.1
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

Two Harbors Minnesota Aerial View
Source: Public Domain
Storefronts Twoharborsmn
Source: Public Domain
Photograph Of Loading Docks At Two Harborsc Minnesota   Nara
Source: Public Domain

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 10,915. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,835 2.5%
2021 10,571 0.1%
2020 10,560 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 48.6% female with 5,307 female residents.

  • Lake County is 51.4% male with 5,608 male residents.

Female
48.6% (5,307)
Male
51.4% (5,608)
Gender Lake County MN USA
Female 48.6% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 95.1% White with 10,375 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 31 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 284 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 177 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (10,375)
African American
0.3% (31)
American Indian
0.3% (33)
Asian
0.1% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.6% (284)
Hispanic
1.6% (177)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County MN USA
White 95.1% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Lake County, Minnesota

  • 5.3% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.3% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (580)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (361)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (1,053)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (652)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.4% (810)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (2,132)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (1,707)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.3% (2,438)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (650)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (526)
Income Lake County MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.3% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (109)
9-12th Grade
6% (654)
High School / GED
31% (3,383)
Some College
22% (2,401)
Associate's Degree
14% (1,528)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (1,855)
Master's Degree
7% (764)
Professional Degree
1% (109)
Doctorate Degree
1% (109)
Education Lake County MN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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