Ideal, MN is a small town located in the northern region of Minnesota. It has a population of 1,220 people and a population density of 55 people per square mile. The quaint little town is home to many local businesses such as Ideal Cafe, ABC Grocery Store, Little's Hardware Store, and the Ideal Library. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing at Sauk Lake, hiking at Pine Mountain State Park, camping at Stony Brook Retreat Center, and cross-country skiing at Hawk Ridge Ski Trails. Organizations like the Ideal American Legion Post 453 serve the veterans of the community while other organizations such as 4-H Clubs give kids opportunities to explore projects and learn about agriculture. Local sporting events in Ideal, MN include high school football games during the fall and basketball tournaments during the winter.
The population in Ideal is 1,220. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ideal is 56.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ideal is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ideal
- 69.0% are married
- 6.7% are divorced
- 14.4% are married with children
- 5.7% have children, but are single
Race in Ideal
- 98.7% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander