Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Demographics
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Mille Lacs County, Minnesota has a population of 27,125, the 39th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $72,729 and the median home value is $258,300. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

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

Mille Lacs County Quick Facts

Population 27,125

Median Household Income $72,729

Median Home Value $258,300

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 27,125 39th of 87

Median Income $72,729 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Mille Lacs 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	26,912	27,125	+0.8%
Median household income	$71,455	$72,729	+1.8%
Median home value	$237,500	$258,300	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Mille Lacs

$72,729

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mille Lacs

$258,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 35.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

10.0%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.9%

Renter 22.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $903/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

25.9%

75+

7.7%

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 Mille Lacs County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Milaca	3,044	$49,588	16.9%	$203,400
Foreston	757	$92,000	7.1%	$253,600
Onamia	719	$32,750	26.2%	$122,900
Isle	695	$54,773	18.0%	$237,500
Vineland	674	$53,375	37.8%	$154,000
Wahkon	258	$51,750	11.4%	$235,700
Pease	217	$66,667	7.2%	$178,900
Bock	49	$48,333	16.3%	$144,600

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Population Overview

Mille Lacs County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 27,125. It is the 39th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mille Lacs County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mille Lacs County is $72,729. This is 18% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $258,300. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mille Lacs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

18.2% 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 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 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?

Mille Lacs County has a population of 27,125, making it the 39th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Mille Lacs County?

The median household income in Mille Lacs County is $72,729 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?

Mille Lacs County contains 8 Census-designated places.