Living in Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake, Minnesota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,004
Unemployment
2.9%
Poverty
5.9%
Median Home
$272,200
Median Income
$79,840
Median Rent
$1,117
Forest Lake SnackAbility
8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
5
Forest Lake, MN Cost Of Living
111Forest Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Forest Lake | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 120 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Forest Lake in Minnesota
Map Of Forest Lake, MN
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Population over time in Forest Lake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,004 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 19,643 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 19,406 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 19,208 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,170 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 18,933 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 18,651 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 18,390 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 18,077 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 17,747 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Lake
| Race | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 79.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.7% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 5.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Forest Lake
| Gender | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Lake for adults over 25
| Education | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Forest Lake, Minnesota
| Income | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.7% |
