County · Minnesota
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. Lake of the Woods County had 3,770 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 27077.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,770
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,763 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,821
Median household income
$77,546
±$12,504 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$216,100
±$23,804 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$955
±$49 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Lake of the Woods County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,763 residents in Lake of the Woods County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,770 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,821 over 1,298 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,821 | 5,739,445 | +50 |
| Households | 1,817±136 | 2,307,955 | +347 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.16 | 2.43 | −0.45 |
| Housing units | 3,497±16 | 2,545,030 | −309 |
Lake of the Woods County's population since 2000
From 4,522 in 2000 to 3,770 in 2025: down 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Baudette with 924 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Baudette | 966 | $71,061 |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsGEOID 2770402 | 157 | not published |
| Angle InletGEOID 2701558 | 54 | not published |
| RooseveltGEOID 2755438 | 153 | $68,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake of the Woods County?
The median resident of Lake of the Woods County is 50.7 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.1%.
| Measure | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7±1.3 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4%±0.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.9%±0.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±3.4 pts | 75.9% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1%±4.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±2.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8%±1.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4%±5.3 pts | 39.4% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±2.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Lake of the Woods County earn?
Half of Lake of the Woods County's 1,817 households earn less than $77,546 a year (±$12,504), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,494 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,052 after inflation. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,546±$12,504 | $89,062 | +$16,052 |
| Mean household income | $93,772±$8,214 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,861±$4,245 | $48,237 | +$12,306 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±2.7 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±5.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±3.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Lake of the Woods County?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Lake of the Woods County's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,100 by its owner (±$23,804). The median renter pays $955 a month including utilities, and 22.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,100±$23,804 | $329,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $955±$49 | $1,280 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.6%±9.6 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,412±$74 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8%±4.0 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,497±16 | 2,545,030 | −309 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6%±9.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.4%±3.8 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.4%±3.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6%±3.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 Lake of the Woods County building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units across Lake of the Woods County in 2025 (25 single-family), 6.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lake of the Woods County get to work?
75.9% of Lake of the Woods County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.2 minutes.
| Measure | Lake of the Woods County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8%±3.6 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±5.1 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±3.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 6.3%±4.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.2 min±2.4 | 22.7 min | −3.7 min |
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 are Lake of the Woods County's census tracts?
Lake of the Woods County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,125 (Tract 4604.02) to $94,231 (Tract 4604.01).
| Tract 460327077460300 | 1,650±177 | $69,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4604.0127077460401 | 1,273±174 | $94,231 |
| Tract 4604.0227077460402 | 898±163 | $61,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lake of the Woods County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 86th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 87 |
| Median household income | 26th of 87 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 87 |
| Median age | 4th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake of the Woods County 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' school search.