Lamberton, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 917, Lamberton'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

Lamberton is a small community located in Minnesota, within Redwood County. The total population is 917. It ranks as the 375th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamberton is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.9% 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 Lamberton is $58,631. This is 34% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $96,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Lamberton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lamberton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lamberton, 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.