City

Squaw Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

👥294Population
💰$54,375Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂56.0Median Age
🏠$177,100Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 151% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 5.8%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
14%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 151% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (3.6%)
HS Graduate53 (27.3%)
Some College32 (16.5%)
Associates44 (22.7%)
Bachelors29 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree29 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College16.5%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,375 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$177,100 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$498/mo
Total Housing Units249
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Squaw Lake, MN

Squaw Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Itasca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 294 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56 years.

Economically, Squaw Lake is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,375 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Squaw Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $498 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Squaw Lake is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.42%).

Squaw Lake, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Squaw Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56681 294 $54,375 $177,100 $498 12.3% 29.9% 73.1%