West Roy Lake, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 30, West Roy 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

West Roy Lake is a small community located in Minnesota, within Mahnomen County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 892nd most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Roy Lake is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, West Roy Lake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Roy Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $329,300. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Roy 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.