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Lonsdale, MN
City in Rice County, Minnesota.
Population
4,896
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,876
ZIP codes
0
Lonsdale and its ZIP codes
Lonsdale at a glance
- Lonsdale is about 26 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 156th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $95,176, 7% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,000 (8% above Minnesota) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Lonsdale, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lonsdale, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,176
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$357,000
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,460), Norwegian Americans (707), Irish Americans (541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Lonsdale.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,410
26,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$396M
FY 2026, $5,902 per person
How people get to work
Lonsdale, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lonsdale, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lonsdale, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Lonsdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elko New MarketCity | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| MontgomeryCity | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| New PragueCity | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| HeidelbergCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| DundasCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| NorthfieldCity | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| KilkennyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Credit RiverCity | 14 mi | 23.4 |
| FaribaultCity | 14 mi | 15.7 |
| LakevilleCity | 15 mi | 36.9 |
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| JordanCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Le CenterCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Prior LakeCity | 17 mi | 16.3 |
| FarmingtonCity | 18 mi | 15.5 |
| MorristownCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lonsdale, MN in?
- Lonsdale is in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Lonsdale, MN?
- About 4,896 people live in Lonsdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lonsdale?
- Nearby places include Elko New Market (7.7 mi), Montgomery (8 mi), New Prague (9 mi), Heidelberg (10 mi), Dundas (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023