Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is 6,753 people, with a median age of 48.6.

We can look at the total population in Lac qui Parle County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,753
+1.63%
-1.27%
2020
6,645
 -1.1% -
2019
6,719
 -0.8% -
2018
6,773
 -0.98% -
2017
6,840
 - -

Population of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
95.6%
 -1.36%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.1%
 +23.81%
Asian
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0.6%
 +200.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.6 -2.61% 47.8 -2.45% 49.8 -1.97%
2020 49.9 -0.99% 49 -0.61% 50.8 -1.36%
2019 50.4 0% 49.3 +0.82% 51.5 0%
2018 50.4 +0.8% 48.9 +1.03% 51.5 0%
2017 50 - 48.4 - 51.5 -

The median age of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 379 +14.39% 330 +5.78% 434 343
10 to 19 396 +1.44% 388 -3.51% 399 374
20 to 29 285 +1.13% 274 +3.64% 288 284
30 to 39 300 +8.55% 322 +2.31% 326 328
40 to 49 417 -19.51% 325 +4.69% 340 339
50 to 59 557 -15.31% 554 -25.24% 476 426
60 to 69 500 +20.63% 525 +2.91% 609 540
70+ 577 -3.57% 711 -2.83% 556 691

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is $60,718.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lac qui Parle County.

  • Under 25
    $72,614.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,865.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lac qui Parle County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lac qui Parle County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota is currently $79,038.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.20% of households in Lac qui Parle County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lac qui Parle County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lac qui Parle County is $34,614.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lac qui Parle County by the total population of Lac qui Parle County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lac qui Parle County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lac qui Parle County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lac qui Parle County over the age of 16 is 5,534.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lac qui Parle County is 57.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 331 40.80% 17.00%
20 to 24 years 294 83.00% 1.70%
25 to 29 years 278 85.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 276 92.40% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 725 82.60% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 719 83.40% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 515 81.90% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 580 69.50% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 915 32.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 901 8.20% 5.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lac qui Parle County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,313 58.80% 2.10%
Black or African American 34 17.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 30.00% 0.00%
Asian 39 74.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 63.20% 18.60%
Two or more races 70 85.70% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 106 75.50% 11.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,285 58.60% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lac qui Parle County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lac qui Parle County is 3,179, with median earnings of $38,979.00.

Women in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota earning approximately 57.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,179 $38,979.00
Male 1,705 $48,326.00
Female 1,474 $27,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 599 $51,467.00
Business and Financial 120 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $57,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $70,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $71,250.00
Community and Social Service 94 $53,092.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 157 $19,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $24,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $45,750.00
Healthcare Support 123 $26,477.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $70,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 117 $10,694.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $20,667.00
Personal Care and Service 88 $17,273.00
Sales 221 $39,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 255 $29,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 100 $36,250.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $54,063.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $41,875.00
Production 231 $38,309.00
Transportation and Material Moving 162 $49,318.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 447 $53,250.00 152 $32,500.00
Business and Financial 47 $103,750.00 73 $27,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $63,750.00 8 $48,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $70,000.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $70,938.00 13 $72,679.00
Community and Social Service 21 $63,750.00 73 $52,765.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $78,750.00 135 $16,146.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 32 $20,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $105,417.00 239 $43,375.00
Healthcare Support 4 $38,750.00 119 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $88,000.00 9 $42,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $6,563.00 90 $12,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $22,333.00 32 $3,676.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 84 $16,818.00
Sales 147 $46,750.00 74 $26,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $45,000.00 223 $27,679.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 83 $41,477.00 17 $12,917.00
Construction and Extraction 169 $53,438.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 168 $43,523.00 63 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $50,192.00 8 $28,333.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,841 households in Lac qui Parle County, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,831 families in Lac qui Parle County with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,610 114 107 1,010
Average Household Size 2.89 3.55 3.57 1.17
Total Families 1,610 114 107 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.6 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 1,831 families in Lac qui Parle County, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lac qui Parle County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,487 housing units in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,841 81.47%
Vacant 646 18.53%

9.32% of the total 3,487 housing units in Lac qui Parle County are rental units. This is approximately 325 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,404 are occupied by the owner - or 68.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lac qui Parle County is $606.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lac qui Parle County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    112
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    164
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lac qui Parle County is $107,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lac qui Parle County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    533
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    607
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    379
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    282
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    347
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    180
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    63
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lac qui Parle County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lac qui Parle County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,431
  • 1940 to 1949
    276
  • 1950 to 1959
    327
  • 1960 to 1969
    255
  • 1970 to 1979
    516
  • 1980 to 1989
    242
  • 1990 to 1999
    207
  • 2000 to 2009
    145
  • 2010 to 2013
    86
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lac qui Parle County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    113
  • 1 vehicle available
    675
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,106
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    947

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lac qui Parle County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lac qui Parle County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lac qui Parle County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    511
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    574
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    332
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    338
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    292
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    136
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    235
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    90
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    102
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

We have data for 22 places in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.