Population 6,682 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lac qui Parle County
Household size in Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Lac qui Parle County is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Lac qui Parle County has smaller households than at least four in five Minnesota counties.
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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.8, Lac qui Parle County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.8, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast 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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lac qui Parle County: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell. Lac qui Parle County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
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 Lac qui Parle County
Renters in Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lac qui Parle County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lac qui Parle County: 15.3% 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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lac qui Parle County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Lac qui Parle County has the oldest homes of any Minnesota county.
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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $482 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $572 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $716 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$234 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lac qui Parle County costs $716 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $234 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Lac qui Parle County
Bachelor's degrees in Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lac qui Parle County: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lac qui Parle County: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lac qui Parle County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
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 Lac qui Parle County
| Period | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lac qui Parle County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Minnesota counties have lower unemployment: only six of 87. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Lac qui Parle County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac qui Parle County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 1950 | $716 | 24.2% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Chippewa County | 2.36 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 1958 | $882 | 19.4% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Codington County | 2.32 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 9.5% | 1979 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Clark County | 2.91 | 39.5 | 5.8% | 22.5% | 16.6% | 1957 | $754 | 20.8% | 91.1% | 3.6% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Spink County | 2.44 | 45.6 | 4.4% | 27.3% | 18.4% | 1954 | $746 | 28.2% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Hennepin County | 2.43 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,684 | 53.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Faulk County | 2.25 | 42.1 | 1.7% | 20.4% | 20.3% | 1964 | $823 | 22.2% | 91.0% | 5.6% |
| Ramsey County | 2.50 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,455 | 45.3% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
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 Lac qui Parle County. 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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