Lester Prairie, MN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lester Prairie

Neighborhood

McLeod, MN

Koniska / Parkview Mobile Home Park

South Silver Lake / Sherman

Montrose Manor Mobile Home Park / Oster

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

Demographics of Lester Prairie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.0%

Households with Children

37.8%

School Enrollment K-12

319

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 22.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 11.7%

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: 9.6%
High School / GED: 34.4%
Some College or Associate's: 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.9%

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: 25.7%
Single Parents: 12.1%
Couples & Adults: 29.1%
Living Alone: 33.1%

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: 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 85.0%
Puerto Rican: 3.1%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 59.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 41.0%

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: 78.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

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: 84.1%
Spanish: 15.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.9%
Middle School (5-8): 8.7%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 71.3%

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