Demographics & People — Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,268 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
| Median Age | 32.6 |
| Total Households | 1,173 |
| Family Households | 842 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1577 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,844 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,506 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 818 |
| Norwegian | 486 |
| Irish | 454 |
| Other groups | 294 |
| American | 166 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 139 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| English | 138 |
| Polish | 100 |
Language
| English Only | 2,852 |
| Spanish | 122 |
| Population 5+ | 2,992 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 134 |
| Population 18+ | 2,239 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Eagle Lake, Minnesota.