Mille Lacs County, Minnesota's estimated 2024 population is 27,559 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is the 39th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 26,073 and has seen a growth of 5.7% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,219 | 132 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 28,087 | 132 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 27,955 | 132 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 27,823 | 132 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 27,691 | 132 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 27,559 | 132 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 27,427 | 132 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 27,295 | 382 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 26,913 | 445 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 26,468 | 302 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 26,166 | 104 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 26,062 | 217 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 25,845 | 250 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 25,595 | 113 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 25,482 | -71 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 25,553 | -98 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 25,651 | 22 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 25,629 | -213 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 25,842 | -231 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 26,073 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,670 | 240 | 1.3% |
| 1980 | 18,430 | 2,727 | 17.37% |
| 1970 | 15,703 | 1,143 | 7.85% |
| 1960 | 14,560 | -605 | -3.99% |
| 1950 | 15,165 | -393 | -2.53% |
| 1940 | 15,558 | 1,482 | 10.53% |
| 1930 | 14,076 | -104 | -0.73% |
| 1920 | 14,180 | 3,475 | 32.46% |
| 1910 | 10,705 | 2,639 | 32.72% |
| 1900 | 8,066 | 5,221 | 183.51% |
| 1890 | 2,845 | 1,344 | 89.54% |
| 1880 | 1,501 | 392 | 35.35% |
| 1870 | 1,109 | 1,036 | 1419.18% |
| 1860 | 73 | -28,146 | -99.74% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,756 | 89.04% |
| Native American | 1,231 | 4.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,208 | 4.53% |
| Other race | 187 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,546 | 2.48 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 5,064 | 3.1 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 3,727 | 1.2 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 1,113 | 3.42 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 642 | 3.44 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,360 | 7.37% |
| Associates Degree | 2,524 | 13.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,083 | 11.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 990 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 6,736 | 36.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 365 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 4,389 | 23.79% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,875 | 15,398 | 2,879 |
| Native American | 637 | 547 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 535 | 514 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 327 | 248 | 56 |
| Asian | 97 | 50 | 3 |
| Other Race | 72 | 47 | 15 |
| Black | 68 | 41 | 0 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 20.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,041 | $72,250 | $59,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,719 | $78,725 | $61,474 |
| High School Graduate | $34,255 | $41,739 | $27,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,786 | $36,178 | $30,717 |
| Overall | $44,063 | $51,250 | $37,856 |
| Some College | $45,501 | $57,188 | $38,211 |
$44,063
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$37,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.74% of Mille Lacs County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,078 | 2,213 | 9.59% |
| Native | 1,201 | 301 | 25.06% |
| Multiple | 1,201 | 255 | 21.23% |
| Hispanic | 688 | 116 | 16.86% |
| Black | 63 | 25 | 39.68% |
| Asian | 160 | 22 | 13.75% |
| Other | 187 | 5 | 2.67% |
| Islander | 26 | 3 | 11.54% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.83%
Male Poverty Rate
13.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is Black, with 39.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is Other, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.48% |
| High School | 12.29% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.01% |
| Female Employed | 7.09% |
| Male Employed | 3.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,644 | $94,776 |
| Households | $68,088 | $83,413 |
| Married Families | $93,175 | $106,553 |
| Non Families | $35,672 | $55,517 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,849
Number of Veterans
1,717
Male Veterans
132
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 736 |
| Second Gulf War | 352 |
| First Gulf War | 311 |
| Korea | 130 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 623 |
| 75+ | 415 |
| 35 to 54 | 351 |
| 55 to 64 | 274 |
| 18 to 34 | 186 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,706 | 9.14% |
| Native American | 62 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 33 | 21.29% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.65% |
| Black | 21 | 25.61% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.65% |
| Other Race | 5 | 4.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
82.62%
Born in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.75% of Mille Lacs County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 82.62% having been born in Minnesota. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.