Knife Lake, MN is a small town located in Minnesota, with a population of just over 1,000 people. It has a population density of 39 people per square mile, which is lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to local businesses such as Knife Lake Grocery, Norella's Pizza & Grill, and Knife Lake Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on Knife Lake, hiking at nearby parks and trails such as Willow River State Park and Interstate State Park, camping at state parks or campgrounds, and skiing at Wild Mountain Ski Area. There are also several local organizations in town such as the Knife Lake Lions Club and the Knife Lake Fire Department. Local sporting events include ice hockey games hosted by the Knife Lake Hockey Association and the annual Knife Lake Snowmobile Race held in February every year.
The population in Knife Lake is 1,236. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Knife Lake is 47.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Knife Lake is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Knife Lake
- 67.2% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 21.0% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Knife Lake
- 96.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander