Demographics & People — Lake City, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,021 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 49.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,252 |
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| Family Households | 1,416 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0758 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,689 |
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| Black or African American | 49 |
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| Asian | 81 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,820 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 312 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,107 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.5% |
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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 Lake City, Minnesota.
