Lake City, MN

City

Demographics of Lake City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Households with Children

21.0%

School Enrollment K-12

494

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.5%
Working Age (35-54): 21.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 29.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.1%
High School / GED: 36.7%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.2%
Single Parents: 5.8%
Couples & Adults: 40.2%
Living Alone: 38.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.6%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 80.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lake City

Neighborhood

Goodhue, MN

Belvidere Mills / Hansen's Harbor and Trailer Court

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources