Lake Lillian, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Lake Lillian'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 Lillian is a small community located in Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 730th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Lillian is 54.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 8.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% 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 Lake Lillian is $60,250. This is 32% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $114,200. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Lake Lillian is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Lillian has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Lillian, 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.