Total Population
81,835
Population
Growth Rate
0.12%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
24.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Lake Region Electric Cooperative
Lake Region Electric Cooperative is located in Pelican Rapids at the heart of Minnesota lake country. In 1937, friends and neighbors worked together to gain access to the benefits of electricity. A lot has changed over the years, but Lake Region's mission remains the same: to provide reliable, affordable electricity to its members.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
34,010
Total Housing Units
47,541
Owner Occupied
26,130
Renter Occupied
7,880
Vacant
13,531
Median Home Value
$330,265
Average Home Value
$396,490
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.52%
Income Projection
Median Household
$76,246 $86,674
Average Household
$97,299 $109,606
Per Capita
$41,118 $46,571
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
3,742
Total Employed
38,715
Workers 16+
38,007
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
342
Employed
7,565
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
148
Employed
4,863
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
492
Employed
3,713
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
79
Employed
3,624
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
245
Employed
2,986
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
235
Employed
2,359
Some
High School
1,967
Graduated
High School
14,349
Associates
Degree
10,094
Bachelor's
Degree
11,305
Graduate
Degree
5,191
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
28,196
Non-Resident Commuters
5,976
Drive Alone
28,430
Carpooled
3,486
Public
251
Work At Home
3,926
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
