Lake Wilson, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 237, Lake Wilson'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 Wilson is a small community located in Minnesota, within Murray County. The total population is 237. It ranks as the 660th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Wilson is 52.9 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.4% 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 Wilson is $65,500. This is 26% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake Wilson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $98,600. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Lake Wilson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake Wilson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Wilson, 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.