Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota

About Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has a total population of 3,821, making it the 2,976th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake of the Woods County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546, which ranks #694 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.

The median home value in Lake of the Woods County is $216,100, 23.3% below the national median. Renters in Lake of the Woods County pay a median gross rent of $955 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lake of the Woods County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.

Lake of the Woods County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).

All data for Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.