Lake of the Woods County Population

1930–2026

3,760

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lake of the Woods County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,760-100.27%
20253,770-100.26%
20243,780-120.32%
20233,792-1062.72%
20223,898+661.72%
20213,832+621.64%
20203,770+340.91%
20193,736+140.38%
20183,722-80.21%
20173,730-611.61%

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Lake of the Woods County Demographics

50.7median age

Median age

Female53.6 yrs
Male45.6 yrs

Adults

3,117
1,026 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults2,091 other adults

Sex

Female 45.8% · 1,749Male 54.2% · 2,072

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 38 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lake of the Woods County Income

$77,546median household income

Median household income

$77,546

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,542

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.4%

About 1 in 16 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lake of the Woods County Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%51%63%
Never married23%33%12%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201