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Red Lake County, Minnesota
Red Lake County, Minnesota. Red Lake County had 3,940 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 17 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 27125.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,940
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,935 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,915
Median household income
$77,188
±$6,316 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$162,000
±$7,490 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$583
±$78 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Red Lake County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,935 residents in Red Lake County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,940 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,915 over 432 square miles of land.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,915 | 5,739,445 | −100 |
| Households | 1,671±61 | 2,307,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.09 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,878±29 | 2,545,030 | −60 |
Red Lake County's population since 2000
From 4,299 in 2000 to 3,940 in 2025: down 8.4%. 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 Red Lake County?
Red Lake County holds 17 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Red Lake Falls with 1,348 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Red Lake Falls | 1,339 | $64,342 |
|---|---|---|
| Oklee | 413 | $62,188 |
| Plummer | 276 | $76,458 |
| Gervais TownshipGEOID 2712523588 | 235 | $112,500 |
| Emardville TownshipGEOID 2712519196 | 209 | $98,500 |
| Red Lake Falls TownshipGEOID 2712553494 | 192 | $72,500 |
| Garnes TownshipGEOID 2712523174 | 178 | $133,333 |
| Louisville Township, Red Lake CountyGEOID 2712538276 | 171 | $62,262 |
| Terrebonne TownshipGEOID 2712564498 | 145 | $61,750 |
| Equality TownshipGEOID 2712519502 | 144 | $150,417 |
| Lambert TownshipGEOID 2712535270 | 136 | not published |
| BrooksGEOID 2708038 | 117 | $62,143 |
| Poplar River TownshipGEOID 2712552000 | 115 | not published |
| Lake Pleasant TownshipGEOID 2712534820 | 104 | $116,250 |
| River TownshipGEOID 2712554538 | 62 | $82,125 |
| Wylie TownshipGEOID 2712571986 | 58 | $113,125 |
| Browns Creek TownshipGEOID 2712508146 | 41 | $106,250 |
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 Red Lake County?
The median resident of Red Lake County is 43.0 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.6%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±0.4 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 6.4% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9%±0.3 pts | 75.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.8 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 | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±1.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±1.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±1.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±2.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.8 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 Red Lake County earn?
Half of Red Lake County's 1,671 households earn less than $77,188 a year (±$6,316), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $72,089 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,188±$6,316 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,569±$4,562 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,741±$1,808 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 9.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 10.3% | −9.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±2.7 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 Red Lake County?
Owners occupy 83.4% of Red Lake County's occupied homes and renters 16.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 by its owner (±$7,490). The median renter pays $583 a month including utilities, and 21.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,000±$7,490 | $329,300 | +$19,240 |
| Median gross rent | $583±$78 | $1,280 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6%±8.8 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,440±$64 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.4%±3.6 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,878±29 | 2,545,030 | −60 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±8.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7%±2.4 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.4%±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 Red Lake County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Red Lake County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Red Lake County get to work?
73.2% of Red Lake County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.1%.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1%±2.3 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2%±3.6 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±3.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.9%±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±2.2 pts | 17.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min±2.0 | 22.7 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 are Red Lake County's census tracts?
Red Lake County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $71,111 (Tract 102) to $81,932 (Tract 101).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Red Lake County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th of 87 |
| Median household income | 29th of 87 |
| Median home value | 74th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 86th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 74th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 87 |
| Median age | 31st 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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