Population 235 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grove Lake
Household size in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Grove Lake has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Grove Lake skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Grove Lake: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grove Lake
Renters in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grove Lake is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Grove Lake: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +5 | +6 |
Grove Lake is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $646 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $554 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,120 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$474 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grove Lake costs $1,120 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grove Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Grove Lake: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Grove Lake: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grove Lake
| Period | Grove Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Grove Lake has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grove Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lake | 2.43 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 17.0% | 1971 | $1,120 | 16.4% | 94.9% | 1.3% |
| Sedan | 2.23 | 48.3 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 24.9% | 1965 | $1,281 | 14.7% | 96.4% | 1.1% |
| Westport | 2.59 | 40.3 | 4.2% | 13.2% | 13.6% | 1975 | $980 | 18.1% | 93.9% | 1.1% |
| Brooten | 2.24 | 42.4 | 7.5% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 1970 | $803 | 16.0% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Villard | 2.29 | 44.6 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 23.5% | 1974 | $1,011 | 20.3% | 96.6% | 1.2% |
| Elrosa | 2.62 | 37.8 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 1975 | $1,008 | 15.3% | 89.2% | 1.3% |
| Glenwood | 2.20 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 20.2% | 22.1% | 1969 | $999 | 27.3% | 95.5% | 0.4% |
| Terrace | 2.34 | 54.2 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 36.8% | 1972 | $1,356 | 21.4% | 98.1% | 1.1% |
| Sauk Centre | 2.37 | 45.8 | 9.4% | 34.2% | 9.9% | 1975 | $902 | 18.9% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
| Long Beach | 2.26 | 47.3 | 8.4% | 18.1% | 25.3% | 1975 | $1,022 | 34.0% | 97.1% | 0.7% |
| Belgrade | 2.36 | 38.5 | 9.3% | 24.1% | 8.0% | 1970 | $845 | 19.8% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grove Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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