Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake: City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
About
Forest Lake is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,375 and a population density of 200 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,285 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Forest Lake
| Population : | 21,285 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 55025 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 92.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:14:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 231 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest Lake is located at 45°16'44"N 92°59'7"W (45.2788600, -92.9852200).
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Official website of Forest Lake
Demographics
The population of Forest Lake increased by 13.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,563 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,819 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,980 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,237 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,401 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,580 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,839 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,226 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,933 | 3.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,285 | 1.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,995 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,366 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,629 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,355 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 11.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 91.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,352 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
Forest Lake zip code is 55025.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 27163
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $187,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,298 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $501 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $795 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,911 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 66,645 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 467,284 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 395,338 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,360 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,977 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,601 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,803 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 945 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 516 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,626 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,413 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,874.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.39 |
People born in Forest Lake (6)
People born in Forest Lake, including musician Rich Matteson, cyclist Michael Olheiser, professional wrestler Molly Holly, .
List
- Jack Trudeau (American football player) he was born in 09/09/1962
- Brandon Girtz (mixed martial artist) he was born in 06/03/1985
- Matt Wallner (American baseball player) he was born in 12/12/1997
Schools in Forest Lake
College & universities near Forest Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173683 | Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies | Center City (MN) | 55012-0011 |
| 175315 | Century College | White Bear Lake (MN) | 55110 |
| 456135 | Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park (MN) | 55432 |
| 173160 | Bethel University | Saint Paul (MN) | 55112 |
| 173179 | Bethel Seminary-St Paul | Saint Paul (MN) | 55112 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Forest Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lak Post Office | Forest Lake (MN) | 55025 |
| Wyoming Post Office | Wyoming (MN) | 55092 |
| Chisago City Post Office | Chisago City (MN) | 55013 |
| Hug Post Office | Hugo (MN) | 55038 |
| Stacy Post Office | Stacy (MN) | 55079 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Forest Lake , Pennsylvania township of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,101 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | 38,170 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Oakdale | 27,773 | City in Stanislaus County, California, United States |
| Hugo | 15,452 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Elmo | 9,280 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Mahtomedi | 8,276 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint Paul Park | 5,349 | Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States |
| Oak Park Heights | 4,973 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Scandia | 4,168 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,147 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Newport | 4,138 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bayport | 3,789 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Afton | 3,036 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Stillwater | 2,035 | Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeland | 1,808 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Birchwood | 1,139 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Dellwood | 1,120 | Human settlement in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Forest Lake distances to largest Minnesota cities
