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Lutsen, MN
Census-designated place in Cook County, Minnesota.
Population
222
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
0
Lutsen and its ZIP codes
Lutsen at a glance
- Lutsen is 71% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Lutsen, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Lutsen.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,434
2,646 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,271
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $31,040 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lutsen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / -3°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lutsen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Lutsen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand MaraisCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lutsen, MN in?
- Lutsen is in Cook County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Lutsen, MN?
- About 222 people live in Lutsen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lutsen?
- Nearby places include Grand Marais (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023