Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 10,372 with a growth rate of -1.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 66th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 10,854 and has seen a growth of -4.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lake County includes 95.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (95.52%)
Two or more races (3.42%)
Black or African American (0.39%)
Native American (0.25%)
Asian (0.23%)
Other race (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,422 | 95.52% |
| Two or more races | 373 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lake County's average per capita income is $49,320. Household income levels show a median of $75,621. The poverty rate stands at 8.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,500 | - |
| Families | $93,547 | $104,913 |
| Households | $75,621 | $87,480 |
| Non Families | $45,475 | $56,395 |
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