Pequot Lakes, MN Demographics

A map of Pequot Lakes's Population by Race

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,079, a large decrease from the 2,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pequot Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pequot Lakes has become less 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 Pequot Lakes, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pequot Lakes is ranked the 257th 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). Pequot Lakes was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pequot Lakes's White Population

1,969 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pequot Lakes is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Pequot Lakes ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has increased from 93.8% to 94.7%.

Pequot Lakes is more White than neighboring Breezy Point (92.5% White), and Pine River (86.2% White). Pequot Lakes is less White than neighboring Jenkins (96.3% White), Nisswa (96.2% White), and Lake Shore (96.6% White).

Pequot Lakes's Black Population

8 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pequot Lakes is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Pequot Lakes ranks 525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pequot Lakes is more Black than neighboring Jenkins (0% Black), Breezy Point (0% Black), and Lake Shore (0.2% Black). Pequot Lakes is less Black than neighboring Nisswa (1.2% Black), and Pine River (1% Black).

Pequot Lakes's Asian Population

8 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pequot Lakes is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Pequot Lakes ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pequot Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Nisswa (0% Asian), Lake Shore (0% Asian), and Pine River (0% Asian). Pequot Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Jenkins (1.8% Asian).

Pequot Lakes's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pequot Lakes is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pequot Lakes ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Pequot Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Jenkins (0% Hispanic), Nisswa (0.3% Hispanic), and Lake Shore (1% Hispanic). Pequot Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Breezy Point (1.7% Hispanic), and Pine River (2% Hispanic).

Pequot Lakes's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pequot Lakes is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pequot Lakes ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Pequot Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jenkins (0.2% Native American/Other), Breezy Point (0% Native American/Other), Nisswa (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lake Shore (0% Native American/Other). Pequot Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine River (2.2% Native American/Other).

Pequot Lakes's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Pequot Lakes, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pequot Lakes is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pequot Lakes ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pequot Lakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pequot Lakes's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.7%.

Pequot Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Jenkins (1.8% Multiracial), Breezy Point (5.3% Multiracial), Nisswa (2% Multiracial), Lake Shore (2.1% Multiracial), and Pine River (8.6% 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.