Demographics & People — Lakeland, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,510 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 56.2 |
| Total Households | 706 |
| Family Households | 471 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0988 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,417 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 732 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 284 |
| Norwegian | 278 |
| Irish | 236 |
| English | 152 |
| Swedish | 147 |
| Other groups | 82 |
| Polish | 79 |
| Italian | 76 |
| French (except Basque) | 60 |
Language
| English Only | 1,389 |
| Spanish | 31 |
| Population 5+ | 1,449 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
| Population 18+ | 1,373 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.1% |
| 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 Lakeland, Minnesota.