Lake County GIS Maps
Lake County, Minnesota, has 10,905 residents across 46,955 parcels and covers 2,109.3 square miles. The population grew 0.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Lake County is 27075.
Two Harbors is the county's largest population center. Lake County also includes 8 zip codes, 1 public school district and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Lake County Trends
- Population
- 10,905▴
- Median Home Value
- $222,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,286▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Lake County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Lake County Parcels
Lake County has 46,955 mapped parcels covering 1,365,002 acres. The median assessed value is $56,900. The median lot size is 39.30 acres. 35,813 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 9,280 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Lake County Parcel viewer here.
Lake County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 46,955 | 100% |
| Owner name | 46,861 | 99.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 46,276 | 98.6% |
| Site address | 8,589 | 18.3% |
| Land use code | 46,861 | 99.8% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 46,955 | 100% |
| Land value | 46,955 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 46,955 | 100% |
| Acreage | 46,955 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 46,955 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Lake County parcel records.
Lake County Population
Lake County had 10,905 residents in 2020. That was 0.4% higher than in 2010. Lake County had 153 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Two Harbors is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 33% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Two Harbors, Ely and Silver Bay.
Population Trend in Lake County MN
Lake County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lake County Zip Codes
Lake County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Two Harbors (55616), Ely (55731) and Silver Bay (55614). Two Harbors is the largest zip by population, with about 7,024 residents or 64% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 137% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lake County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55616 | Two Harbors | 7,024 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 55731 | Ely | 5,494 | ▾ -5.6% |
| 55614 | Silver Bay | 2,476 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 55603 | Finland | 510 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 55609 | Knife River | 269 | ▾ -11.2% |
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Lake County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lake County Demographics
Lake County has a median age of 49.6, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 19.1% of residents are under 18, while 27.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 25.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Lake County MN
Median Age
49.6
Under 18
19.1%
Age 65+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
Lake County School Districts
Lake County is served by 1 public school district with 1,286 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lake County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Public School District | 1,286 | 100% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Lake County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lake County Housing & Real Estate
Lake County has a median home value of $222,900 and a median gross rent of $1,026. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $249,225 and homes spent about 109 days on the market.
Lake County Housing Mix
Lake County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lake County Housing Trends
Lake County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lake County, MN
Lake County has 1,056 business listings across 258 categories. The largest categories in Lake County business listings are Lake (293, 27.7%), Campgrounds & RV Parks (33, 3.1%), and River (25, 2.4%). The full Lake County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lake County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lake County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 293 | 27.7% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 33 | 3.1% |
| River | 25 | 2.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 24 | 2.3% |
| Lodge | 20 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 18 | 1.7% |
| Cabin | 18 | 1.7% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 16 | 1.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 14 | 1.3% |
Lake County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star Cabins | Accommodation | Two Harbors |
| Shelly Peterson Bookkeeping | Accountant | Two Harbors |
| Boundry Waters | Active Life | Ely |
| Agate Acupuncture & Natural Healing | Acupuncture | Duluth |
| Crushing Mechanics | Agricultural Service | Two Harbors |
| Two Harbors Municipal Airport | Airport | Two Harbors |
| Lake County Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Two Harbors |
| Northwoods Family Grille | American Restaurants | Silver Bay |
| North Shore Adventure Park | Amusement Park | Silver Bay |
| Lake County Humane Society | Animal Shelters | Two Harbors |
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Lake County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lake County Basemaps
Lake County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Lake County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Lake County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Lake County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.