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Lonsdale, Minnesota
Lonsdale, city, in Rice County, Minnesota. Lonsdale had 5,117 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,686 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,896 (±17). GEOID 2738150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,117
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,686 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,896 ±17
Median household income
$95,176
±$10,313 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$357,000
±$22,036 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$906
±$109 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Lonsdale and what county is it in?
Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 1,796 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lonsdale is in the Faribault-Northfield, MN micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lonsdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,117 people lived in Lonsdale on July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 4,686 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,896 (±17).
| Measure | Lonsdale | Rice County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,896 ±17 | 67,917 | +886 |
| Households | 1,618 ±152 | 23,493 | +244 |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.27 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,630 ±154 | 25,295 | +256 |
Lonsdale's population since 2000
From 1,491 in 2000 to 5,117 in 2025: up 243.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lonsdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lonsdale?
The median resident of Lonsdale is 30.3 years old; 36.0% are under 18 and 9.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.7%.
| Measure | Lonsdale | Rice County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 ±1.9 | 37.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 36.0% ±4.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.9% ±3.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±3.5 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±3.8 pts | 77.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±2.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1% ±5.9 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.9% ±2.4 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lonsdale earn?
Half of Lonsdale's 1,618 households earn less than $95,176 a year (±$10,313), against $83,181 in Rice County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $111,389 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,213 after inflation.
| Measure | Lonsdale | Rice County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,176 ±$10,313 | $83,181 | −$16,213 |
| Mean household income | $108,300 ±$10,136 | $104,276 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,789 ±$3,784 | $38,682 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±2.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.7% ±2.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lonsdale?
Owners occupy 92.1% of Lonsdale's occupied homes and renters 7.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,000 by its owner (±$22,036). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lonsdale | Rice County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,000 ±$22,036 | $320,200 | +$108,031 |
| Median gross rent | $906 ±$109 | $1,083 | −$986 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±16.1 pts | 37.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,080 ±$142 | $1,922 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.1% ±4.6 pts | 76.3% | +9.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.9% ±4.6 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,630 ±154 | 25,295 | +256 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.5% ±5.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.9% ±6.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±4.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lonsdale building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Lonsdale in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 2.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lonsdale work and get to work?
76.8% of Lonsdale's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes.
| Measure | Lonsdale | Rice County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.6% ±5.7 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±6.7 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±5.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±4.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min ±2.8 | 21.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lonsdale?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lonsdale, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701.02Rice County | 4,441 | $89,457 |
| Tract 701.01Rice County | 3,390 | $125,127 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lonsdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Lonsdale compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lonsdale is the 4,824th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Lonsdale ranks 238th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 152nd | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 42nd | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th | 562 |
| Median household income | 238th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 417th | 562 |
| Median home value | 215th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 317th | 465 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 352nd | 559 |
| Median age | 550th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 166th | 561 |
| Work from home | 241st | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 562 |
Lonsdale's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Lonsdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lonsdale?
22 of the 57 figures for Lonsdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lonsdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lonsdale.