Demographics & People — Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,504 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,800 |
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| Median Age | 40.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,575 |
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| Family Households | 3,681 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1785 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,877 |
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| Black or African American | 174 |
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| Asian | 475 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 500 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,157 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,632 |
| Irish | 1,956 |
| English | 1,088 |
| Norwegian | 916 |
| Other groups | 875 |
| Swedish | 766 |
| Polish | 558 |
| French (except Basque) | 551 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 496 |
Language
| English Only | 10,692 |
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| Spanish | 275 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,519 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 538 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,626 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 36.6% |
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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 Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
