Heron Lake is a city located in Jackson County Minnesota. Heron Lake has a 2024 population of 587. Heron Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 602 in 2020.
The average household income in Heron Lake is $72,896 with a poverty rate of 7.99%. The median age in Heron Lake is 40.4 years: 43.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heron Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 76.82% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 12.52% |
| Other race | 48 | 8.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 2.17 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 112 | 3.16 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.02 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 28 | 2.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 154 | 35.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 122 | 28.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 343 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 42 | 10 |
| Other Race | 32 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,429 | $57,250 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $41,250 | $55,417 |
| High School Graduate | $24,554 | $46,250 | $23,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,857 | $52,857 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,393 | $51,354 | $26,667 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $60,852 | $21,875 |
$43,393
Average Earnings
$51,354
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.81% of Heron Lake residents speak only English, while 10.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 26 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 13 | 12.5% |
| Other | 48 | 12 | 25% |
| Multiple | 74 | 4 | 5.41% |
7.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.86%
Male Poverty Rate
9.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heron Lake is Other, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heron Lake is Multiple, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.79% |
| Some College | 6.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
| High School | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,307 | $93,725 |
| Households | $66,607 | $72,896 |
| Married Families | $108,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,833 | $42,285 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 8.96% |
| Other Race | 5 | 12.82% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.61%
Born in Heron Lake
94.08%
Native Born
5.92%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
94.08% of Heron Lake residents were born in the United States, with 62.61% having been born in Minnesota. 2.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 569 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 572 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 576 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 583 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 591 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 593 | -9 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 602 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 602 | -43 | -6.67% |
| 2019 | 645 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 649 | -9 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 658 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 660 | -14 | -2.08% |
| 2015 | 674 | -14 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 688 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 691 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 694 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 689 | -8 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 697 | 0 | 0% |