Mountain Lake, MN cityscape

56159

Mountain Lake, MN

Total Population
2,595
Median Household Income
$61,328
Median Home Value
$132,100
Median Rent
$590

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$61,328
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$132,100
100.9% above state median
Rent
$590
100% above state median
Median Age
38.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mountain Lake, MN

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$61,328
-18.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-9,260,947
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households
963
Family Households
46.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
30.5%
#2 Industry
Mining
17.2%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
17.2%
Total Employed Residents:819

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
25.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.5%
61 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:944
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.0%
1,150 employed
Labor Force
1,211
61 unemployed
Median Age
38.6 years
Per Capita Income
$27,821
Poverty Rate
14.9%

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