Red Lake County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Red Lake 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 Red Lake County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Red Lake County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Red Lake County, Minnesota is 3,921 people, with a median age of 42.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,921
 -2.1% -2.39%
2020
4,005
 -0.25% -
2019
4,015
+0.17%
-
2018
4,008
 -0.22% -
2017
4,017
 - -

Population of Red Lake 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
91.6%
92.6%
 -1.08%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Native
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Hispanic
3.6%
3.5%
 +2.86%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

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 Red Lake 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 42.9 -0.23% 43.5 +1.87% 42.6 -1.39%
2020 43 +0.7% 42.7 +0.71% 43.2 +0.23%
2019 42.7 +0.47% 42.4 +1.44% 43.1 0%
2018 42.5 +0.71% 41.8 0% 43.1 +1.17%
2017 42.2 - 41.8 - 42.6 -

The median age of Red Lake 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 9 306 -23.6% 256 -7.14% 238 237
10 to 19 263 +9.31% 244 +7.52% 288 262
20 to 29 174 +0.63% 173 -14.99% 175 148
30 to 39 252 -11.94% 264 -6.9% 223 243
40 to 49 201 +11.68% 204 +12.48% 225 229
50 to 59 338 -14.94% 313 -24.86% 290 242
60 to 69 260 +18.49% 243 +12.81% 309 274
70+ 239 +8.98% 287 -1.94% 258 280

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Red Lake County, Minnesota is $62,417.00.

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 Red Lake County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,806.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,511.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Red Lake County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Red Lake 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 Red Lake County, Minnesota is currently $74,900.00.

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.

2.12% of households in Red Lake 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 Red Lake County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Red Lake County is $31,555.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Red Lake 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 Red Lake 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
    4.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Red Lake County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Red Lake County over the age of 16 is 3,071.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% 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 Red Lake County is 62.50%.

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 175 53.10% 21.50%
20 to 24 years 155 74.80% 0.90%
25 to 29 years 168 88.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 177 92.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 549 85.80% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 423 83.70% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 303 79.20% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 305 65.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 447 30.40% 1.50%
75 years and over 369 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Red Lake 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 2,904 64.70% 2.00%
Black or African American 18 38.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 56 48.20% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 88 46.60% 4.90%
Hispanic or Latino 93 47.30% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,861 64.60% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Red Lake 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 Red Lake County is 1,920, with median earnings of $43,093.00.

Women in Red Lake County, Minnesota earning approximately 71.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,920 $43,093.00
Male 999 $51,219.00
Female 921 $36,701.00

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 252 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 82 $55,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $82,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $66,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $98,750.00
Community and Social Service 24 $49,167.00
Legal 10 $67,500.00
Educational and Library 105 $35,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $43,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 74 $22,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $68,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $14,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $26,667.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $21,375.00
Sales 200 $34,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 199 $39,102.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $40,000.00
Construction and Extraction 130 $50,556.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $57,875.00
Production 199 $41,645.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $83,958.00

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 162 $62,500.00 90 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 10 $88,333.00 72 $54,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $84,750.00 8 $70,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $66,688.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $126,875.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 22 $48,333.00
Legal 5 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $55,625.00 88 $33,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 10 $37,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $76,250.00 52 $57,000.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 54 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $68,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $18,750.00 63 $14,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $34,063.00 27 $19,792.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 35 $21,375.00
Sales 66 $52,500.00 134 $33,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $43,125.00 180 $39,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $42,500.00 8 $11,250.00
Construction and Extraction 130 $50,556.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $57,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 155 $43,250.00 44 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $84,375.00 2 $0.00

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 1,652 households in Red Lake County, with an average household size of 2.35 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 1,046 families in Red Lake County with an average family size of 2.97 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 846 81 119 606
Average Household Size 3.05 3.35 2.9 1.14
Total Families 846 81 119 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.84 2.48 0

Poverty

Of the 1,046 families in Red Lake County, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Red Lake 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 1,881 housing units in Red Lake County, Minnesota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,652 87.83%
Vacant 229 12.17%

13.56% of the total 1,881 housing units in Red Lake County are rental units. This is approximately 255 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,355 are occupied by the owner - or 72.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Red Lake County is $652.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Red Lake 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
    42
  • Less than $500
    69
  • $500 to $999
    145
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $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 Red Lake County is $124,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    328
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    260
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    273
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    190
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    559
  • 1940 to 1949
    126
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    170
  • 1970 to 1979
    339
  • 1980 to 1989
    124
  • 1990 to 1999
    187
  • 2000 to 2009
    188
  • 2010 to 2013
    57
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 Red Lake County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    82
  • 1 vehicle available
    351
  • 2 vehicles available
    649
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    570

Commuting to Work

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

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Red Lake 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
    249
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    166
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    142
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    139
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    308
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    184
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    241
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    35
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    106
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    77
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

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

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Places in Red Lake County, Minnesota

We have data for 13 places in Red Lake County, Minnesota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.