Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lac qui Parle County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 6,694. It is the 76th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lac qui Parle County is 47.7 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lac qui Parle County is $71,639. This is 18% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $143,400. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Lac qui Parle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lac qui Parle County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.