Demographics & People — Ham Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,575 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,000 |
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| Median Age | 43.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,932 |
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| Family Households | 4,674 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1252 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,190 |
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| Black or African American | 83 |
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| Asian | 616 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 370 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,353 |
| Norwegian | 2,628 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,120 |
| Swedish | 2,042 |
| Irish | 1,898 |
| American | 1,750 |
| Other groups | 1,564 |
| Polish | 1,026 |
| English | 867 |
| Scandinavian | 636 |
Language
| English Only | 14,807 |
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| Spanish | 182 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,559 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,043 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,525 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ham Lake, Minnesota.
