Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota
Lake of the Woods County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Lake of the Woods County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,045 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,754 inhabitants. Its county seat is Baudette. The county was created 103 years ago in 1922.
County Snapshot
Lake of the Woods County at a glance
Lake of the Woods County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
BaudettePopulation 1,018
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lake of the Woods County
| Population | 3,754 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County, Lake County |
| Area | 4597 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 27% |
| Land as percent of area | 73% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.7705,-94.9050 |
| Named for | Lake of the Woods |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital | Baudette |
| Establishment | November 28, 1922 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:01:52 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 17℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake of the Woods County is located at 48°46'14"N 94°54'18"W (48.7705100, -94.9050300). It has 3 neighbors: Beltrami County, Koochiching County and Roseau County.
Lake of the Woods County map
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The largest city of Lake of the Woods County is Baudette with a population of 1,018. Other cities include and Williams population 175. See all Lake of the Woods County cities & populated places.
Lake of the Woods County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake of the Woods County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baudette | 1,018 | County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA |
| Williams | 175 | City in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 17, with temperatures rising to around 19 overnight. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lake of the Woods County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lake of the Woods County decreased by 7.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,045 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,011 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,947 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,910 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,889 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,868 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,781 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,727 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,737 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,740 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,754 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |