Red Lake County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Red Lake County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 3,922. It is the 85th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Red Lake County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Red Lake County is $77,500. This is 11% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $157,200. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Red Lake County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Red Lake County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

17.6% 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 55% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.