Population 16,359 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ham Lake
Household size in Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Ham Lake holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.94, in line with the national trend. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have larger households.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ham Lake is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Ham Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Ham Lake
Renters in Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.4% of households in Ham Lake rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Ham Lake are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Only four of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Ham Lake has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,231 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,515 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$633 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Ham Lake runs $1,515 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Minneapolis area overall ($1,603). Rent has climbed $633 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Ham Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Ham Lake as nationally: 37.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (45.4%). The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ham Lake: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area 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 Ham Lake
| Period | Ham Lake | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Ham Lake has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Ham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Lake | 2.89 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1993 | $1,515 | 37.2% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| Blaine | 2.92 | 38.0 | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 1994 | $1,621 | 38.4% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Andover | 3.03 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,779 | 38.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Columbus | 2.62 | 44.1 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,521 | 29.7% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| East Bethel | 2.72 | 41.7 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,762 | 23.0% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| Coon Rapids | 2.63 | 39.4 | 12.5% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 1981 | $1,603 | 26.8% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| Circle Pines | 2.73 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,470 | 42.1% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Lexington | 2.43 | 36.8 | 17.3% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 1980 | $1,569 | 25.4% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| Lino Lakes | 2.73 | 42.5 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1994 | $1,893 | 44.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Oak Grove | 3.05 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,884 | 26.9% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| Anoka | 2.38 | 42.2 | 13.0% | 42.9% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,313 | 26.4% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
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 Ham 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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