Demographics & People — Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,236 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 970 |
| Family Households | 564 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0379 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,146 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 935 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 459 |
| Norwegian | 328 |
| Irish | 233 |
| English | 140 |
| Czech | 109 |
| Italian | 104 |
| French (except Basque) | 103 |
| Polish | 75 |
| Swedish | 74 |
Language
| English Only | 2,000 |
| Spanish | 17 |
| Population 5+ | 2,041 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 179 |
| Population 18+ | 1,606 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
| 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 Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.