Demographics & People — Lester Prairie, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,848 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
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| Median Age | 32.8 |
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| Total Households | 710 |
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| Family Households | 473 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.293 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,601 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 325 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 833 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 441 |
| Other groups | 363 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 321 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 270 |
| Norwegian | 113 |
| Czech | 95 |
| Swedish | 87 |
| Polish | 81 |
| American | 79 |
Language
| English Only | 1,522 |
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| Spanish | 187 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,718 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,298 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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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 Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
