Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 188 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,138 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 3,542 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 3,954 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,565 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,431 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,742 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,598 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $917/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,811 |
| Vacant Units | 2,798 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mille Lacs County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,109 residents. With a median age of 41.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Mille Lacs County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,741 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Mille Lacs County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $265,598 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $917. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Mille Lacs County are primarily White (89.19%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Mille Lacs County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56313 | Bock | 57 | $64,375 | $133,900 | — | 10.5% | 26.2% |
| 56330 | Foreston | 2,063 | $80,250 | $262,800 | $1,133 | 2.5% | 33.8% |
| 56342 | Isle | 2,805 | $61,313 | $233,300 | $836 | 8.8% | 31.5% |
| 56353 | Milaca | 9,489 | $77,170 | $239,600 | $882 | 4.2% | 34.5% |
| 56359 | Onamia | 3,451 | $57,852 | $205,500 | $803 | 6.4% | 29.3% |
| 56363 | Pease | 227 | $64,107 | $170,300 | $1,083 | 5.4% | 27.2% |
| 55371 | Princeton | 17,376 | $89,674 | $299,100 | $946 | 2.6% | 34.5% |
| 56386 | Wahkon | 641 | $52,344 | $261,700 | $890 | 6.4% | 30.1% |