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Maple Lake, MN


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Maple Lake, Minnesota

Maple Lake, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 24 miles S of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Maple Lake has a population of 1,633.

The People and Families of Maple Lake

In Maple Lake, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maple Lake had a median family income of $54,423.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Maple Lake gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Maple Lake Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Maple Lake. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Maple Lake, 89% of commuters drive to work. Maple Lake is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Maple Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Maple Lake Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Maple Lake People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Maple Lake Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Maple Lake Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Maple Lake Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Maple Lake, MN

Comparing Maple Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes45
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