Howard Lake, Minnesota
Howard Lake: City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Howard Lake is a city located in the county of Wright in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,962 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,162 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Howard Lake
| Population : | 2,162 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Wright County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 5.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,014 feet / 309 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:11:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 55349 |
| Density : | 387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Howard Lake is located at 45°3'39"N 94°4'24"W (45.0608000, -94.0733100).
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Demographics
The population of Howard Lake increased by 9.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,962 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,982 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,993 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,990 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,037 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,033 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,038 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,049 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,074 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,136 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,162 | 1.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,552 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,676 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,462 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,733 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 89.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,189 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
Howard Lake zip code is 55349.
County name: Wright, County
fips: 27171
City of Howard Lake, Howard, Howard Lake
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $122,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,124 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $404 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $741 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,219 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,070 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 261,531 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 851,250 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 189,601 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,233 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,550 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,204 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,739 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 797 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,481 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,472 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,262.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.17 |
Schools in Howard Lake
College & universities near Howard Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174862 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius (MN) | 55375-9001 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Howard Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Howard Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Lak Post Office | Howard Lake (MN) | 55349 |
Other cities in Wright County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wright County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego | 18,887 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Michael | 18,437 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Albertville | 7,547 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Delano | 6,353 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Montrose | 3,638 | Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Annandale | 3,546 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rockford | 3,377 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Monticello | 3,356 | City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States |
| Hanover | 2,793 | City in Minnesota |
| Maple Lake | 2,183 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Buffalo | 1,898 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, US |
| Waverly | 1,701 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cokato | 1,397 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Clearwater | 1,390 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| French Lake | 1,248 | Township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Stockholm | 998 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Howard Lake distances to largest Minnesota cities
