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Lake County, MN
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lake County, Minnesota.
Population
10,879
Land area
2,109sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Lake County
Lake County at a glance
- Lake County is 93% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,541 a year, 15% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,300 (27% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Two Harbors (3,567), Silver Bay (1,769) and Finland (257).
Local data for Lake County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,541
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$241,300
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,903), Norwegian Americans (1,663), Swedish Americans (1,177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,708
4,000 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,682
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99M
FY 2026, $9,075 per person
PPP loans
$26.6M
469 loans, 3,971 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$132K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lake County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
606
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 1°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lake County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lake County, MN?
- Two Harbors is the largest city or town in Lake County, with about 3,567 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lake County?
- Lake County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55601, 55603, 55607, 55609, 55614.
- What is the population of Lake County, MN?
- About 10,879 people live in Lake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lake County?
- Lake County borders St. Louis County, Cook County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023