West Heron Lake is a city located in Minnesota. West Heron Lake has a 2024 population of 131. West Heron Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 128 in 2020.
The average household income in West Heron Lake is $147,805 with a poverty rate of 10.59%. The median age in West Heron Lake is 39.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Heron Lake was:
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 57 | 2.98 | 93 | 7 |
| Married | 46 | 3.26 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 10 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
93.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.08%.
All
Male
Female
$58,056
Average Earnings
$78,472
Average Male
$45,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.35% of West Heron Lake residents speak only English, while 27.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.65% of the population.
rate
10.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Heron Lake is White, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Heron Lake is White, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.56%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.2%
Male Marriage Rate
67.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
92.2%
Labor Force Participation
92.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.65%
Born in West Heron Lake
88.82%
Native Born
11.18%
Foreign Born
5.29%
Non Citizen
5.88%
Naturalized
88.82% of West Heron Lake residents were born in the United States, with 77.65% having been born in Minnesota. 5.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 136 | 1 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 135 | 1 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 134 | 1 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 133 | 1 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 132 | 1 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 131 | 1 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 130 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 129 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 128 | -25 | -16.34% |
| 2019 | 153 | -1 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 154 | -2 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 156 | 3 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 153 | -4 | -2.55% |
| 2015 | 157 | -3 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 160 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 161 | 4 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 157 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 158 | 0 | 0% |