Lake of the Woods, MN County is a small but beautiful county situated just north of the Minnesota-Canadian border. With a population of 3,757 and a population density of 3 people per square mile, it is one of the most rustic and remote locations in the country. There are plenty of local businesses such as Lakeside Supermarket, Northwest Angle Taxi Service, and Myer's Resort that serve the local community. Additionally, there are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, snowmobiling, and fishing on Lake of the Woods to keep visitors busy. Other organizations in the area include the Lake of the Woods Area Chamber & Tourism Bureau to help promote tourism as well as support local businesses. Local sporting events include high school football and soccer games at various schools in the county.
The population in Lake of the Woods County is 3,757. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lake of the Woods County is 48.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lake of the Woods County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lake of the Woods County
- 49.7% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 21.4% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lake of the Woods County
- 93.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander