White Bear Lake is a city located in Anoka County Minnesota. White Bear Lake has a 2024 population of 22,889. White Bear Lake is currently declining at a rate of -2.03% annually and its population has decreased by -7.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,783 in 2020.
The average household income in White Bear Lake is $101,844 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median age in White Bear Lake is 42.1 years: 38.8 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Bear Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,597 | 85.73% |
| Asian | 1,158 | 4.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,105 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 386 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,438 | 2.26 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 4,415 | 2.99 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 4,229 | 1.2 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 1,253 | 2.93 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 541 | 3.05 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 2.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,940 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,848 | 28.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,936 | 11.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,990 | 23.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 300 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 3,564 | 21.06% |
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 | 14,791 | 14,519 | 5,939 |
| Hispanic | 729 | 533 | 197 |
| Asian | 656 | 529 | 249 |
| Black | 405 | 382 | 223 |
| 2+ Races | 395 | 311 | 181 |
| Other Race | 249 | 185 | 127 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 55.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,046 | $67,414 | $59,725 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,435 | $96,442 | $74,754 |
| High School Graduate | $51,921 | $57,091 | $37,746 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,222 | $45,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,720 | $61,124 | $52,847 |
| Some College | $53,942 | $60,599 | $49,069 |
$57,720
Average Earnings
$61,124
Average Male
$52,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.33% of White Bear Lake residents speak only English, while 8.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,441 | 1,201 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,446 | 433 | 29.94% |
| Black | 716 | 93 | 12.99% |
| Asian | 1,125 | 83 | 7.38% |
| Other | 386 | 74 | 19.17% |
| Multiple | 1,070 | 31 | 2.9% |
7.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
8.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Bear Lake is Hispanic, with 29.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Bear Lake is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.66% |
| High School | 10.85% |
| Some College | 5.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 4.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
| Female Employed | 1.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,511 | $120,309 |
| Households | $79,712 | $101,844 |
| Married Families | $117,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,274 | $69,213 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
947
Number of Veterans
914
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 380 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 290 |
| 65 to 74 | 262 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.14% |
| Other Race | 11 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
73.23%
Born in White Bear Lake
93.13%
Native Born
6.87%
Foreign Born
3.3%
Non Citizen
3.57%
Naturalized
93.13% of White Bear Lake residents were born in the United States, with 73.23% having been born in Minnesota. 3.3% 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 | 20,523 | -473 | -2.25% |
| 2028 | 20,996 | -473 | -2.2% |
| 2027 | 21,469 | -474 | -2.16% |
| 2026 | 21,943 | -473 | -2.11% |
| 2025 | 22,416 | -473 | -2.07% |
| 2024 | 22,889 | -474 | -2.03% |
| 2023 | 23,363 | -222 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 23,585 | -575 | -2.38% |
| 2021 | 24,160 | -623 | -2.51% |
| 2020 | 24,783 | -1,059 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 25,842 | -52 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 25,894 | 152 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 25,742 | 33 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 25,709 | 487 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 25,222 | 129 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 25,093 | 423 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 24,670 | 208 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 24,462 | 238 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 24,224 | 344 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 23,880 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,325 | -379 | -1.53% |
| 1990 | 24,704 | 2,166 | 9.61% |
| 1980 | 22,538 | -775 | -3.32% |
| 1970 | 23,313 | 10,464 | 81.44% |
| 1960 | 12,849 | 9,203 | 252.41% |
| 1950 | 3,646 | 788 | 27.57% |
| 1940 | 2,858 | 258 | 9.92% |
| 1930 | 2,600 | 1,200 | 85.71% |
| 1900 | 1,400 | -19,123 | -93.18% |