Lakeville, MN Demographics

A map of Lakeville's Population by Race

Lakeville, Minnesota has an estimated population of 74,354, an increase from the 69,490 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 6.6% Black, 6.2% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeville, that probability was 36.8% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeville is ranked the 9th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakeville was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeville's White Population

56,663 residents of Lakeville, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Lakeville ranks 759th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Lakeville's population has decreased from 78.8% to 76.2%.

Lakeville is more White than neighboring Apple Valley (67.7% White), Burnsville (61.5% White), and Savage (72.2% White). Lakeville is less White than neighboring Farmington (81.2% White), and Elko New Market (78.2% White).

Lakeville's Black Population

4,901 residents of Lakeville, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Lakeville ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.6%. Black residents' share of Lakeville's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.6%.

Lakeville is more Black than neighboring Farmington (4.2% Black). Lakeville is less Black than neighboring Apple Valley (10.9% Black), Burnsville (13.4% Black), Savage (9.9% Black), and Elko New Market (9.7% Black).

Lakeville's Asian Population

4,626 residents of Lakeville, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Lakeville ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Lakeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Lakeville is more Asian than neighboring Apple Valley (6% Asian), Farmington (3.7% Asian), Burnsville (5.4% Asian), and Elko New Market (1.4% Asian). Lakeville is less Asian than neighboring Savage (6.6% Asian).

Lakeville's Hispanic Population

4,555 residents of Lakeville, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeville ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Lakeville is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage (5% Hispanic), and Elko New Market (5.8% Hispanic). Lakeville is less Hispanic than neighboring Apple Valley (7% Hispanic), Farmington (6.2% Hispanic), and Burnsville (12.3% Hispanic).

Lakeville's Native American/Other Population

787 residents of Lakeville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeville ranks 361st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Lakeville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apple Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Farmington (0.2% Native American/Other), Burnsville (1% Native American/Other), Savage (0.2% Native American/Other), and Elko New Market (0% Native American/Other).

Lakeville's Multiracial Population

2,822 residents of Lakeville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeville ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeville's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Lakeville is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (7.7% Multiracial), Farmington (4.5% Multiracial), Burnsville (6.4% Multiracial), Savage (6.2% Multiracial), and Elko New Market (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.