Heron Lake, MN

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2023 Population

591

1.5% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

6.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.99%

2.17% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,607

1.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$86,200

3.11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

329

7.58% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Heron Lake, MN had a population of 591 people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $66,607. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Heron Lake, MN declined from 600 to 591, a −1.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,750 to $66,607, a 1.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Heron Lake, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.95%), Other (Hispanic) (6.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.57%), and White (Hispanic) (4.06%).

None of the households in Heron Lake, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Heron Lake, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Heron Lake, MN was $86,200, and the homeownership rate was 85.3%.

Most people in Heron Lake, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Heron Lake, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Heron Lake, MN is home to a population of 591 people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.92% of Heron Lake, MN residents were born outside of the country (35 people).

In 2023, there were 9.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (430 people) in Heron Lake, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 41 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Heron Lake, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Heron Lake, MN was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Heron Lake, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Heron Lake, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
430 ± 87
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
47 ± 30.2
Other (Hispanic)
41 ± 31

17.6%

Hispanic Population

104 people

17.6% of the people in Heron Lake, MN are hispanic (104 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Heron Lake, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

5.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

0.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2023, 5.92% of Heron Lake, MN residents (35 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Heron Lake, MN was 0.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Heron Lake, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
16 ± 13
Korea
1 ± 9

Heron Lake, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Heron Lake, MN employs 329 people. The largest industries in Heron Lake, MN are Manufacturing (101 people), Retail Trade (42 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (41 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,938), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($65,938), and Manufacturing ($56,094).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

329

2023 Value

± 72

−7.58%

1 Year decline

± 32.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Heron Lake, MN declined at a rate of −7.58%, from 356 employees to 329 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Heron Lake, MN, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (50 people), Material Moving Occupations (47 people), and Production Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Heron Lake, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

329

2023 Value

± 72

−7.58%

1 Year decline

± 32.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Heron Lake, MN declined at a rate of −7.58%, from 356 employees to 329 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Heron Lake, MN, are Manufacturing (101 people), Retail Trade (42 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (41 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Heron Lake, MN, though some of these residents may live in Heron Lake, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,889

Median earning men ± $7,258

$24,844

Median earning women ± $11,985

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,750), Manufacturing ($57,188), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($51,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,750), and Retail Trade ($23,698).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Heron Lake, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Heron Lake, MN was $86,200 in 2023, which is 0.284 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $83,600 to $86,200, a 3.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Heron Lake, MN is 85.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Heron Lake, MN have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Heron Lake, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$86,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,956

$226

Median Property Taxes

±$52

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Heron Lake, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Heron Lake, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.3%

Homeownership

2023

52.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.3% of the housing units in Heron Lake, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Heron Lake, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Heron Lake, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,607

Median Household Income

± $10,547

265

Number of Households

± 50

In 2023, the median household income of the 265 households in Heron Lake, MN grew to $66,607 from the previous year's value of $65,750.

The following chart displays the households in Heron Lake, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Heron Lake, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Walked (10.3%)

In 2023, 72.2% of workers in Heron Lake, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who walked to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Heron Lake, MN have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Heron Lake, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Heron Lake, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Heron Lake, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Heron Lake, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Heron Lake, MN (46 out of 576 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Heron Lake, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.7% of the population of Heron Lake, MN has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see 9768 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9846 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 999 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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9,768 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, MN

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, MN see an average of 9,768 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (9,846 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jackson County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.8% were men and 45.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.347%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Heron Lake, MN grew by 2.43% from 0.339% to 0.347%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Heron Lake, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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