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Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 72 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 123 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 947 people lived in Pequot Lakes.

The People and Families of Pequot Lakes

In Pequot Lakes, about 49% of adults are married. Pequot Lakes is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Pequot Lakes, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pequot Lakes had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Pequot Lakes residents donated more money ($1,800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Pequot Lakes Housing

An estimated 51% of living spaces in Pequot Lakes are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Pequot Lakes is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Pequot Lakes, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Pequot Lakes; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pequot Lakes Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pequot Lakes, MN

Comparing Pequot Lakes 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents66
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