Lanesboro, MN Demographics

A map of Lanesboro's Population by Race

Lanesboro, Minnesota has an estimated population of 744, a slight increase from the 724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lanesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lanesboro has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lanesboro, that probability was 4.9% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lanesboro is ranked the 415th 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). Lanesboro was ranked the 419th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lanesboro's White Population

697 residents of Lanesboro, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lanesboro is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Lanesboro ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Lanesboro's population has decreased from 97.5% to 93.7%.

Lanesboro is more White than neighboring Whalan (88.9% White). Lanesboro is less White than neighboring Preston (95.4% White), Peterson (94.3% White), Fountain (93.9% White), and Harmony (97% White).

Lanesboro's Black Population

0 residents of Lanesboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lanesboro is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Lanesboro ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lanesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lanesboro is less Black than neighboring Preston (0.6% Black), and Harmony (1% Black).

Lanesboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Lanesboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lanesboro is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Lanesboro ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lanesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lanesboro is less Asian than neighboring Preston (0.3% Asian), Peterson (0.8% Asian), and Fountain (0.6% Asian).

Lanesboro's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Lanesboro, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lanesboro is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lanesboro ranks 781st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 214.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lanesboro's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Lanesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Whalan (0% Hispanic), Preston (2.3% Hispanic), Peterson (2.5% Hispanic), Fountain (0.6% Hispanic), and Harmony (0% Hispanic).

Lanesboro's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Lanesboro, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lanesboro is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lanesboro ranks 594th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lanesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lanesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peterson (0% Native American/Other), Fountain (0% Native American/Other), and Harmony (0.1% Native American/Other). Lanesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whalan (11.1% Native American/Other), and Preston (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lanesboro's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Lanesboro, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lanesboro is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lanesboro ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lanesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lanesboro's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.1%.

Lanesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Whalan (0% Multiracial), Preston (1% Multiracial), Peterson (2.5% Multiracial), and Harmony (2% Multiracial). Lanesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Fountain (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.