Medicine Lake, Minnesota
Medicine Lake: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Medicine Lake is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 371 and a population density of 808 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 370 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Medicine Lake
| Population : | 370 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Hennepin County |
| Postal code : | 55441 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 0.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:56:50 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 806 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Medicine Lake is located at 44°59'43"N 93°24'56"W (44.9952400, -93.4155100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Medicine Lake decreased by 0.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1950 | 284 | - | |
| 1960 | 323 | 12.07% | |
| 1970 | 446 | 27.58% | |
| 1980 | 419 | -6.44% | |
| 1990 | 385 | -8.83% | |
| 2000 | 368 | -4.62% | |
| 2010 | 371 | 0.81% | census |
| 2011 | 359 | -3.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 361 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 364 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 369 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 372 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 371 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 372 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 374 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 374 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 370 | -1.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,264 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,633 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,712 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,637 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,905 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,530 |
City of Medicine Lake, Medicine Lake
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,530 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $933 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $273 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $604 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 18 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,620 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,970 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,137 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 227,986 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 442,623 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,469 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,005 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,547 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 593 |
| 2019 total employment : | 11,230 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 401,228 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,289 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,151 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,794 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 922 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,947 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,563 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 81.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 437.83 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $401,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,229 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $772 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,577 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,025 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,601 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 436,503 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 330,205 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,469 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,975 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,122 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,422 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,725 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,401 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,829 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,465 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 456 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,859 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,788.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.04 |
Schools in Medicine Lake
College & universities near Medicine Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174154 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park (MN) | 55426 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Medicine Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
Post offices near Medicine Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Post Office | Minneapolis (MN) | 55427 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Medicine Lake , Montana town in Montana, United States with a population of 219 people.
Other cities in Hennepin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Maple Grove | 72,881 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Eden Prairie | 64,894 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| West Co on Rapids | 62,528 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka | 55,370 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Edina | 52,477 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka Mills | 50,117 | A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Saint Louis Park | 48,821 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Richfield | 36,237 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Brooklyn Center | 30,253 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Champlin | 25,049 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Crystal | 22,581 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| New Hope | 20,641 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
