Lake County, Minnesota
Lake County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,866 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,639 inhabitants. Its county seat is Two Harbors. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Lake County
| Population : | 10,639 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake of the Woods County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County |
| Area : | 7746 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 29% |
| Land as percent of area : | 71% |
| Named for : | Lake Superior |
| Capital : | Two Harbors |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:24:40 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake County is located at 47°31'23"N 91°24'32"W (47.5231700, -91.4088500). It has 4 neighbors: Saint Louis County, Cook County, Ashland County and Bayfield County.
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The largest city of Lake County is Jordan with a population of 6,420. Other cities include, Two Harbors population 3,508, Silver Creek population 2,488 and Silver Bay population 1,751. See all Lake County cities & populated places.
Lake County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 6,420 | City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Two Harbors | 3,508 | County seat of Lake County, Minnesota |
| Silver Creek | 2,488 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota |
| Silver Bay | 1,751 | City in Lake County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Beaver Bay | 499 | Township in Lake County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Lake County
Lake County has 4 neighbours.
- Saint Louis County county in Minnesota, United States
- Cook County county in Minnesota, United States
- Ashland County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Bayfield County county in Wisconsin, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lake County decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,866 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,779 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,792 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,706 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,602 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,541 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,514 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,493 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,610 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,641 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,639 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Lake County , Illinois county in Oregon, United States with a population of 693,593 people.
- Lake County , Indiana County in Indiana, United States with a population of 487,536 people.
- Lake County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 375,492 people.
- Lake County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 229,569 people.
- Lake County , California county in California, United States with a population of 64,479 people.
- Lake County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 30,986 people.
- Lake County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 12,488 people.
- Lake County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 11,587 people.
- Lake County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 7,987 people.
- Lake County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
- Lake County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,988 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
