Demographics & People — Lake Benton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 698 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 336 |
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| Family Households | 162 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1375 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 647 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 238 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 146 |
| Dutch | 84 |
| Norwegian | 59 |
| Other groups | 56 |
| Irish | 54 |
| Danish | 45 |
| Swedish | 45 |
| American | 34 |
| English | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 646 |
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| Spanish | 5 |
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| Population 5+ | 662 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 54 |
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| Population 18+ | 512 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.7% |
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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 Benton, Minnesota.
