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Knife River

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.666
State:
Minnesota

Knife River is a CDP located in Lake County, Minnesota. Knife River has a 2025 population of 142. Knife River is currently growing at a rate of 6.77% annually and its population has increased by 517.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23 in 2020.

The average household income in Knife River is $60,689 with a poverty rate of 11.22%.The median age in Knife River is 87.8 years: 91 years for males, and 87.6 years for females.

142
Total Population
213
Density (mi²)
9 6.77%
Growth

Knife River Population

Knife River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Knife River includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White98100%

Knife River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Knife River's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $76,106. The poverty rate stands at 11.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$77,019$82,274
Households$76,106$60,689
Married Families--
Non Families--

$0

Average Income

$76,106

Median Household Income

11.22%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)