Lent, MN is a small town nestled in the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range region. With a population of just under 3,000 people, Lent offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere to call home. The community is well known for its local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations which make it a great place for families to live or visit.
The local businesses include the Iron Range Eatery & Brew which serves up great food and drinks along with excellent customer service, Addie’s Grocery Store which sells an array of groceries and convenience items, and Adamson Automotive which provides auto repair services as well as parts sales. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling at nearby McCahmerson Wildlife Management Area. Other organizations such as the Lent Community Fire Department provide important services to the area while supporting local volunteers. Finally, there are plenty of sporting events hosted in Lent including softball tournaments during the summer months and sled hockey in the winter months.
The population in Lent is 2,980. There are 92 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lent is 48.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lent is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lent
- 61.4% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 38.8% are married with children
- 5.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lent
- 95.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander