Total Population
81,717
Population
Growth Rate
0.14%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
23.300
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
33,789
Total Housing Units
47,304
Owner Occupied
26,077
Renter Occupied
7,712
Vacant
13,515
Median Home Value
$318,232
Average Home Value
$386,006
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.02%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,268 $79,753
Average Household
$90,936 $100,206
Per Capita
$38,024 $42,030
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
3,711
Total Employed
39,283
Workers 16+
38,031
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
334
Employed
7,648
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
154
Employed
4,957
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
485
Employed
3,797
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
80
Employed
3,768
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
253
Employed
3,090
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
235
Employed
2,429
Some
High School
1,875
Graduated
High School
15,070
Associates
Degree
10,841
Bachelor's
Degree
11,284
Graduate
Degree
4,991
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
27,968
Non-Resident Commuters
6,066
Drive Alone
28,379
Carpooled
3,424
Public
216
Work At Home
4,018
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
