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Red Lake, MN
Census-designated place in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Population
1,481
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Red Lake and its ZIP codes
Red Lake at a glance
- Red Lake is about 4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,328, 48% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,500 (65% below Minnesota) and median rent is $378 a month.
Local data for Red Lake, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Lake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,328
Poverty rate
41.4%
Median home value
$116,500
Median rent
$378/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
5.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (31), German Americans (11), French Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beltrami County. PPP loans are for Red Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,841
20,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
How people get to work
Red Lake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 5.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
963
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -3°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.7%
U.S. 33.3% +16.4 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
35.7%
U.S. 12.8% +22.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Red Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedbyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.2 |
| PonemahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11 |
| LeonardCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| TenstrikeCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Turtle RiverCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| ClearbrookCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| BlackduckCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| SolwayCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| WiltonCity | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| GonvickCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| ShevlinCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| KelliherCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
| FunkleyCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| BemidjiCity | 27 mi | 17.4 |
| GullyCity | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Lake, MN in?
- Red Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Red Lake, MN?
- About 1,481 people live in Red Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Lake?
- Nearby places include Redby (4.6 mi), Little Rock (5 mi), Ponemah (13 mi), Leonard (19 mi), Tenstrike (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023