Demographics & People — Gem Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 521 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 57.3 |
| Total Households | 177 |
| Family Households | 153 |
| Average Household Size | 2.94 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0796 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 485 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 163 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 74 |
| Norwegian | 63 |
| Irish | 60 |
| Swedish | 55 |
| Other groups | 55 |
| European | 27 |
| English | 25 |
| Italian | 22 |
| Scandinavian | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 472 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 479 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 20 |
| Population 18+ | 351 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gem Lake, Minnesota.