Red Lake, MN

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2021 Population

1,526

4.21% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

20.4

5.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

32.9%

5.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,494

13.9% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$97,300

2021 Employed Population

444

7.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Red Lake, MN had a population of 1.53k people with a median age of 20.4 and a median household income of $50,494. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Red Lake, MN declined from 1,593 to 1,526, a −4.21% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,318 to $50,494, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Red Lake, MN are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.36%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.51%).

None of the households in Red Lake, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Red Lake, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Red Lake, MN are Red Lake Nation College (13 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Red Lake, MN was $97,300, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%.

Most people in Red Lake, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.96 minutes. The average car ownership in Red Lake, MN was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Red Lake, MN is home to a population of 1.53k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Red Lake, MN residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 22.8 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.35k people) in Red Lake, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59 White (Non-Hispanic) and 53 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Red Lake, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Red Lake, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Red Lake, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Red Lake, MN

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.35k ± 381
White (Non-Hispanic)
59 ± 43
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
53 ± 68.6

3.87%

Hispanic Population

59 people

3.87% of the people in Red Lake, MN are hispanic (59 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Red Lake, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
111 ± 94
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 18
Vietnam
0 ± 16

Red Lake, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 11.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Red Lake, MN employs 444 people. The largest industries in Red Lake, MN are Public Administration (187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (109 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($51,911), Total ($47,727), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,310).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

444

2021 Value

± 151

−7.5%

1 Year decline

± 48.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Red Lake, MN declined at a rate of −7.5%, from 480 employees to 444 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Red Lake, MN, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (86 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (85 people), and Management Occupations (50 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Red Lake, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

444

2021 Value

± 151

−7.5%

1 Year decline

± 48.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Red Lake, MN declined at a rate of −7.5%, from 480 employees to 444 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Red Lake, MN, are Public Administration (187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (109 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Red Lake, MN, though some of these residents may live in Red Lake, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,036

Median earning men ± $17,229

$42,788

Median earning women ± $15,863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,454) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,208) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,435).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Red Lake, MN awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Red Lake, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 50 male students and 102 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Red Lake, MN are American Indian or Alaska Native (12 and 92.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.69%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Red Lake, MN by number of degrees awarded are Red Lake Nation College (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Red Lake, MN are General Studies (12 and 92.3%) and Behavioral Sciences (1 and 7.69%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 152 students enrolled in Red Lake, MN, 32.9% men and 67.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 147 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
12 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Red Lake, MN was General Studies with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Red Lake, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Red Lake Nation College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Red Lake Nation College with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Red Lake, MN, which is 0.3 times less than the 10 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 12 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,385) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Red Lake, MN was $97,300 in 2020, which is 0.397 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between N/A and 2020 the median property value increased from N/A to $97,300, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Red Lake, MN is 49.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Red Lake, MN have an average commute time of 9.96 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Red Lake, MN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$97,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$62,236

$223

Median Property Taxes

±$114

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Red Lake, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Red Lake, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.6%

Homeownership

2021

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.6% of the housing units in Red Lake, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Red Lake, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9400.01

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Red Lake, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,494

Median Household Income

± $5,981

450

Number of Households

± 142

In 2021, the median household income of the 450 households in Red Lake, MN grew to $50,494 from the previous year's value of $44,318.

The following chart displays the households in Red Lake, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Red Lake, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.6%)
Worked At Home (6.34%)
Public Transit (3.52%)

In 2021, 87.6% of workers in Red Lake, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.34%) and those who used public transit to get to work (3.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

9.96 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Red Lake, MN have a shorter commute time (9.96 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Red Lake, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Red Lake, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Red Lake, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Red Lake, MN have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

32.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Red Lake, MN (490 out of 1.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Red Lake, MN is Native American, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

74.6% of the population of Red Lake, MN has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 37.6% on Medicaid, 1.48% on Medicare, 0.805% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Beltrami County, MN see 1004 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.81% decrease from the previous year (1089 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1355 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,004 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Beltrami County, MN

Primary care physicians in Beltrami County, MN see an average of 1,004 patients per year. This represents a 7.81% decrease from the previous year (1,089 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Beltrami County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 49.8% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 29.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 0.671% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56% were men and 44% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

25.4%

Uninsured

34.7%

Employer Coverage

37.6%

Medicaid

1.48%

Medicare

0.805%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Red Lake, MN declined by 11.9% from 28.8% to 25.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Red Lake, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.