Moose Lake is a city located in Carlton County Minnesota. Moose Lake has a 2024 population of 3,077. Moose Lake is currently growing at a rate of 2.43% annually and its population has increased by 10.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,785 in 2020.
The average household income in Moose Lake is $66,313 with a poverty rate of 49.55%. The median age in Moose Lake is 46.9 years: 45.5 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moose Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,421 | 73.77% |
| Black or African American | 491 | 14.96% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 7.92% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 37 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 584 | 1.86 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 347 | 1.1 | 36 | 64 |
| Married | 170 | 3.11 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 36 | 1.94 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 31 | 3.35 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 4.59% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 6.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,368 | 47.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 759 | 26.19% |
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 | 2,133 | 1,997 | 275 |
| Black | 427 | 351 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 135 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 55 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 5 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 15.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,750 | $55,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $9,352 | $8,812 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,898 | $11,055 | $0 |
| Overall | $11,152 | $10,000 | $24,464 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$11,152
Average Earnings
$10,000
Average Male
$24,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.48% of Moose Lake residents speak only English, while 10.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,651 | 723 | 43.79% |
| Black | 143 | 142 | 99.3% |
| Multiple | 114 | 69 | 60.53% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Other | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Native | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
49.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
65.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moose Lake is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moose Lake is White, with 43.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 67.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 69.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.99% |
| Some College | 39.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 44.54% |
| Female Employed | 10.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,625 | $89,259 |
| Households | $49,722 | $66,313 |
| Married Families | $89,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,179 | $50,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
283
Number of Veterans
259
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 11.52% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 8.84% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
22.3%
Labor Force Participation
22.1%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
59.69%
Born in Moose Lake
93.91%
Native Born
6.09%
Foreign Born
5.12%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
93.91% of Moose Lake residents were born in the United States, with 59.69% having been born in Minnesota. 5.12% 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 | 3,442 | 73 | 2.17% |
| 2028 | 3,369 | 73 | 2.21% |
| 2027 | 3,296 | 73 | 2.26% |
| 2026 | 3,223 | 73 | 2.32% |
| 2025 | 3,150 | 73 | 2.37% |
| 2024 | 3,077 | 73 | 2.43% |
| 2023 | 3,004 | 224 | 8.06% |
| 2022 | 2,780 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 2,787 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 2,785 | -23 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 2,808 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 2,818 | 16 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,802 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,799 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 2,808 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 2,803 | -58 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 2,861 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,848 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,831 | 16 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 2,815 | 0 | 0% |