Demographics & People — White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,026 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~23,600 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 10,438 |
| Family Households | 6,209 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.255 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,597 |
| Black or African American | 742 |
| Asian | 1,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,481 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 7,678 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,855 |
| Other groups | 3,711 |
| Irish | 3,310 |
| Norwegian | 2,349 |
| Swedish | 1,879 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,629 |
| English | 1,470 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,279 |
| Polish | 1,014 |
Language
| English Only | 20,426 |
| Spanish | 758 |
| Population 5+ | 22,366 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,123 |
| Population 18+ | 18,966 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
| 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 White Bear Lake, Minnesota.