Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota Demographics
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Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has a population of 3,821, the 86th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $77,546 and the median home value is $216,100. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

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

Lake of the Woods County Quick Facts

Population 3,821

Median Household Income $77,546

Median Home Value $216,100

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 50.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.4%

High School Graduation 96.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 3,821 86th of 87

Median Income $77,546 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment 1.5%

How Lake of the Woods 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	3,800	3,821	+0.6%
Median household income	$70,091	$77,546	+10.6%
Median home value	$215,000	$216,100	+0.5%

Median Household Income

Lake of the Woods

$77,546

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lake of the Woods

$216,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 36.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

11.7%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.8%

Renter 18.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $955/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

36.6%

75+

8.8%

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 Lake of the Woods County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Baudette	1,139	$71,061	3.7%	$173,600
Williams	237	N/A	9.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lake of the Woods County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 3,821. It is the 86th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake of the Woods County is 50.7 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546. This is 13% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $216,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lake of the Woods County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake of the Woods County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota?

Lake of the Woods County has a population of 3,821, making it the 86th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Lake of the Woods County?

The median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.

How many cities are in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota?

Lake of the Woods County contains 2 Census-designated places.