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Lake Park, MN

City in Becker County, Minnesota.

Population

600

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

614

ZIP codes

0

Lake Park and its ZIP codes

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Lake Park at a glance

  • Lake Park is about 8.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,028 a year, 28% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,500 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $692 a month.

Local data for Lake Park, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lake Park, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,028

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$196,500

Median rent

$692/mo

Homeownership

82.7%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (172), Norwegian Americans (142), Irish Americans (53).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Becker County. PPP loans are for Lake Park.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,981

15,368 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,369

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$289M

FY 2026, $8,216 per person

Becker County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lake Park, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.6%
  • Carpooled16.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.2%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lake Park, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

903

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

5

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / -4°F

29.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lake Park, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Lake Park

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AudubonCity5.8 mi0.7
HitterdalCity9.8 mi0.9
HawleyCity10 mi2.6
CallawayCity11 mi0.6
Detroit LakesCity12 mi11.8
UlenCity15 mi1.1
OgemaCity17 mi1.2
White EarthCensus-designated place19 mi3.4
VergasCity21 mi1.6
FrazeeCity22 mi1.1
Pelican RapidsCity22 mi2.6
BarnesvilleCity22 mi2
WaubunCity22 mi0.5
GlyndonCity23 mi1.6
FeltonCity23 mi1
BakerCensus-designated place25 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lake Park, MN in?
Lake Park is in Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lake Park, MN?
About 600 people live in Lake Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lake Park?
Nearby places include Audubon (5.8 mi), Hitterdal (9.8 mi), Hawley (10 mi), Callaway (11 mi), Detroit Lakes (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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