Demographics & People — Howard Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,864 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 48.4 |
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| Total Households | 793 |
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| Family Households | 557 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0333 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,803 |
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| Black or African American | 2 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 830 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 224 |
| Swedish | 220 |
| American | 181 |
| Irish | 164 |
| Other groups | 131 |
| English | 127 |
| Finnish | 106 |
| Polish | 92 |
| French (except Basque) | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 1,610 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,694 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 191 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,475 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.0% |
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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 Howard Lake, Minnesota.
