West Lakeland township is located in Washington County Minnesota. West Lakeland township has a 2024 population of 3,893. West Lakeland township is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,982 in 2020.
The average household income in West Lakeland township is $255,642 with a poverty rate of 3.84%. The median age in West Lakeland township is 45.7 years: 45.6 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lakeland township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,698 | 93.48% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 3.26% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,373 | 2.88 | 98 | 2 |
| Married | 1,131 | 3.05 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 96 | 2.51 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
98.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 969 | 36% |
| Graduate Degree | 799 | 29.68% |
| High School Graduate | 320 | 11.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 1.11% |
| Some College | 293 | 10.88% |
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 | 2,543 | 2,513 | 1,664 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $107,614 | $153,510 | $64,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $151,016 | $164,181 | $125,897 |
| High School Graduate | $48,239 | $71,307 | $21,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $101,382 | $142,935 | $65,509 |
| Some College | $66,563 | $100,066 | $44,297 |
$101,382
Average Earnings
$142,935
Average Male
$65,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.95% of West Lakeland township residents speak only English, while 4.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 129 | 129 | 100% |
| White | 3,646 | 23 | 0.63% |
3.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.16%
Male Poverty Rate
3.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Lakeland township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Lakeland township is White, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.66% |
| Some College | 1.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $218,646 | $263,473 |
| Households | $212,589 | $255,642 |
| Married Families | $224,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,750 | $161,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
74.6%
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
202
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 7.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
64.76%
Born in West Lakeland township
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
97.17% of West Lakeland township residents were born in the United States, with 64.76% having been born in Minnesota. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,738 | -31 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 3,769 | -31 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 3,800 | -31 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 3,831 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,862 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 3,893 | -31 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 3,924 | -31 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 3,955 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 3,964 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 3,982 | -231 | -5.48% |
| 2019 | 4,213 | 12 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 4,201 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 4,191 | 27 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 4,164 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 4,144 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 4,139 | 15 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 4,124 | 33 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 4,091 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 4,066 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,064 | 0 | 0% |