Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Mountain Lake: city in Minnesota
About
Mountain Lake is a city located in the county of Cottonwood in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 384 and a population density of 97 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 369 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Mountain Lake
| Population | 369 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Postal code | 56159 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 3.95 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.9389,-94.9297 |
| Altitude | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Establishment | May 25, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:25:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mountain Lake is located at 43°56'20"N 94°55'47"W (43.9388500, -94.9297100).
Mountain Lake map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mountain Lake decreased by 4.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 382 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 381 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 379 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 377 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 374 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 373 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 371 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 372 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 370 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 369 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Mountain Lake (4)
People born in Mountain Lake, including football coach George Buhr, politician Gilbert Esau, politician Walter Franz, .
More notable people
- Chuck Loewen (American football tackle and guard) he was born in 23/01/1957
Closest post offices linked to Mountain Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lak Post Office | Mountain Lake (MN) | 56159 |
Other cities in Cottonwood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cottonwood County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windom | 613 | City in Minnesota |
| Jeffers | 346 | Minnesota |
| Westbrook | 208 | Township in Cottonwood County, Minnesota |
| Storden | 162 | Township in Cottonwood County, Minnesota |
| Bingham Lake | 126 | Human settlement in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, United States of America |