Demographics & People — Lake City, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,021 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 49.1 |
| Total Households | 2,252 |
| Family Households | 1,416 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0758 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,689 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Asian | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,132 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,089 |
| Irish | 735 |
| Other groups | 641 |
| Norwegian | 534 |
| English | 321 |
| Swedish | 262 |
| American | 200 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
| Polish | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 4,673 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 4,820 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 312 |
| Population 18+ | 4,107 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| 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 Lake City, Minnesota.