Lake Henry, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 77, Lake Henry's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lake Henry is a small community located in Minnesota, within Stearns County. The total population is 77. It ranks as the 824th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Henry is 33.8 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Henry is $105,357. This is 18% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake Henry, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $154,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Lake Henry is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Lake Henry was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Henry, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.