Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 568, Sturgeon Lake'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

Sturgeon Lake is a small community located in Minnesota, within Pine County. The total population is 568. It ranks as the 471st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sturgeon Lake is 48.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sturgeon Lake is $79,722. This is 10% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $210,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Sturgeon Lake is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sturgeon Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (16.9% vs 7.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sturgeon Lake, 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.