Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Demographics
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Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota has a population of 6,682, the 76th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $74,432 and the median home value is $157,600. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lac qui Parle County Quick Facts

Population 6,682

Median Household Income $74,432

Median Home Value $157,600

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 47.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 7

Population 6,682 76th of 87

Median Income $74,432 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Lac qui Parle County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,694	6,682	-0.2%
Median household income	$71,639	$74,432	+3.9%
Median home value	$143,400	$157,600	+9.9%

Median Household Income

Lac qui Parle

$74,432

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lac qui Parle

$157,600

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 33.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

8.6%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $728/mo 11.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

28.8%

75+

13.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lac qui Parle County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Madison	1,550	$61,172	9.9%	$97,000
Dawson	1,513	$68,929	7.6%	$137,500
Boyd	172	$54,375	27.9%	$27,500
Marietta	166	$34,375	48.8%	$65,000
Bellingham	146	$46,786	7.6%	$61,800
Nassau	49	$86,250	12.2%	$55,000
Louisburg	20	$51,250	10.0%	$72,000

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Population Overview

Lac qui Parle County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 6,682. 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 47.4 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 13.1% 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 $74,432. This is 16% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $157,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lac qui Parle County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lac qui Parle County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lac qui Parle County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota?

Lac qui Parle County has a population of 6,682, making it the 76th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Lac qui Parle County?

The median household income in Lac qui Parle County is $74,432 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota?

Lac qui Parle County contains 7 Census-designated places.