Heron Lake, MN Map & Demographics

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$35,113
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,522
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
600
TOTAL POPULATION
300
MALE POPULATION
300
FEMALE POPULATION
100.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
356
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Heron Lake Zip Codes

Heron Lake Area Codes

Income in Heron Lake

Income Overview in Heron Lake

Per Capita Income in Heron Lake is $35,113, while median incomes of families and households are $81,522 and $65,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income600$35,113
Median Family Income158$81,522
Mean Family Income158$93,766
Median Household Income268$65,750
Mean Household Income268$74,684
Income Deficit158$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)60047.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)60052.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6000.37

Earnings by Sex in Heron Lake

Average Earnings in Heron Lake are $32,361, $47,679 for men and $24,816 for women, a difference of 47.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Heron Lake
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male198 (51.7%)$47,679
Female185 (48.3%)$24,816
Total383 (100.0%)$32,361

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Heron Lake

The most common earnings brackets in Heron Lake are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (35 | 17.7%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (34 | 18.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Heron Lake
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (5.6%)11 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (6.1%)1 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.5%)4 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (5.1%)5 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (6.1%)8 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (3.0%)10 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (1.5%)3 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (1.0%)6 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (3.5%)13 (7.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (2.5%)34 (18.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (3.0%)13 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (3.5%)6 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (1.0%)3 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (8.6%)24 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (8.1%)9 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99935 (17.7%)16 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (1.5%)6 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (9.6%)12 (6.5%)
$100,000+13 (6.6%)1 (0.5%)
Total198 (100.0%)185 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake

Average earnings in Heron Lake are $50,250 for men and $28,636 for women, a difference of 43.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,313, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,167, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,664.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$49,375$0
High School Diploma$32,500$23,664
College or Associate's Degree$58,274$31,875
Bachelor's Degree$85,313$46,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,250$28,636

Family Income in Heron Lake

Family Income Brackets in Heron Lake

According to the Heron Lake family income data, there are 46 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Heron Lake
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99953.2%
$15,000 to $24,99942.5%
$25,000 to $34,99995.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991710.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992213.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994629.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993824.1%
$150,000 to $199,999117.0%
$200,000+63.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Heron Lake

5-person families (9 | 5.7%) account for the highest median family income in Heron Lake with $123,250 per family, while 2-person families (91 | 57.6%) have the highest median income of $40,136 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Heron Lake
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families91 (57.6%)$80,272
3-Person Families33 (20.9%)$100,156
4-Person Families14 (8.9%)$100,000
5-Person Families9 (5.7%)$123,250
6-Person Families11 (7.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total158 (100.0%)$81,522

Family Income by Number of Earners in Heron Lake

The median family income in Heron Lake is $81,522, with families comprising 3+ earners (26) having the highest median family income of $151,250, while families with no earners (21) have the lowest median family income of $48,875, accounting for 16.5% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Heron Lake
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21 (13.3%)$48,875
1 Earner30 (19.0%)$56,667
2 Earners81 (51.3%)$93,250
3+ Earners26 (16.5%)$151,250
Total158 (100.0%)$81,522

Household Income in Heron Lake

Household Income Brackets in Heron Lake

With 56 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Heron Lake, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Heron Lake
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00041.5%
$10,000 to $14,99983.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993011.2%
$25,000 to $34,999228.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993713.8%
$50,000 to $74,9995018.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995620.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994416.4%
$150,000 to $199,999114.1%
$200,000+62.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Heron Lake

The median household income in Heron Lake is $65,750, with the highest median household income of $81,902 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 85 households (31.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Heron Lake
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years82 (30.6%)$63,333
45 to 64 Years85 (31.7%)$81,902
65+ Years99 (36.9%)$47,946
Total268 (100.0%)$65,750

Poverty in Heron Lake

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Heron Lake

With 8.4% poverty level for males and 7.9% for females among the residents of Heron Lake, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (9.1%)2 (28.6%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (40.9%)6 (18.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years1 (2.7%)8 (17.8%)
45 to 54 Years5 (17.9%)1 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (7.7%)
Total25 (8.4%)23 (7.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Heron Lake

According to the poverty statistics in Heron Lake, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (90.9%)5 (71.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (59.1%)26 (81.2%)
12 to 14 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (84.2%)17 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)48 (96.0%)
35 to 44 Years36 (97.3%)37 (82.2%)
45 to 54 Years23 (82.1%)18 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years55 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (95.0%)31 (100.0%)
75 Years and over38 (100.0%)36 (92.3%)
Total273 (91.6%)267 (92.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Heron Lake

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Heron Lake show that 0.9% or 1 of the total 109 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Heron Lake
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (96.8%)1 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Heron Lake

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Heron Lake
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (41.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (42.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Heron Lake

The poverty data for Heron Lake shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (0.9%) and 8 of the single-parent households (16.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Heron Lake
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (3.2%)5 (23.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.9%)8 (16.3%)

Race in Heron Lake

The most populous races in Heron Lake are White / Caucasian (513 | 85.5%), Hispanic or Latino (63 | 10.5%), and Two or more Races (46 | 7.7%).
Race in Heron Lake
Race# Population% Population
Asian61.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6310.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian51385.5%
Two or more Races467.7%
Some other Race355.8%
Total600100.0%

Ancestry in Heron Lake

The most populous ancestries reported in Heron Lake are German (284 | 47.3%), Irish (78 | 13.0%), Norwegian (60 | 10.0%), Mexican (57 | 9.5%), and Danish (48 | 8.0%), together accounting for 87.8% of all Heron Lake residents.
Ancestry in Heron Lake
Ancestry# Population% Population
American193.2%
Austrian61.0%
Central American30.5%
Cheyenne20.3%
Danish488.0%
Dutch233.8%
English355.8%
European91.5%
French132.2%
German28447.3%
Guatemalan30.5%
Irish7813.0%
Italian91.5%
Korean305.0%
Luxembourger40.7%
Mexican579.5%
Norwegian6010.0%
Pakistani40.7%
Russian122.0%
Scotch-Irish91.5%
Scottish81.3%
Sioux20.3%
Swedish172.8%
Ukrainian50.8%
Welsh10.2%
Yugoslavian10.2%
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Immigrants in Heron Lake

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Heron Lake came from Eastern Europe (2 | 0.3%), Europe (2 | 0.3%), Ukraine (2 | 0.3%), Central America (1 | 0.2%), and Latin America (1 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Heron Lake residents.
Immigrants in Heron Lake
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10.2%
Eastern Europe20.3%
Europe20.3%
Latin America10.2%
Mexico10.2%
Ukraine20.3%
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Sex and Age in Heron Lake

Sex and Age in Heron Lake

The most populous age groups in Heron Lake are 55 to 59 Years (37 | 12.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (36 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (4.3%)7 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years15 (5.0%)14 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years15 (5.0%)31 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Years26 (8.7%)11 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years7 (2.3%)9 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (4.7%)36 (12.0%)
30 to 34 Years12 (4.0%)14 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years20 (6.7%)30 (10.0%)
40 to 44 Years17 (5.7%)15 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years19 (6.3%)16 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years9 (3.0%)3 (1.0%)
55 to 59 Years37 (12.3%)14 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years18 (6.0%)20 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years20 (6.7%)16 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years20 (6.7%)15 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years13 (4.3%)5 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years5 (1.7%)21 (7.0%)
85 Years and over20 (6.7%)23 (7.7%)
Total300 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Heron Lake

Median Family Size in Heron Lake

The median family size in Heron Lake is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (30 | 19.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Heron Lake
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple109 (69.0%)3.05
Single Male/Father30 (19.0%)2.20
Single Female/Mother19 (12.0%)3.32
Total Families158 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Heron Lake

The median household size in Heron Lake is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (19 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.79 persons per household. non-family households (110 | 41.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Heron Lake
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple109 (40.7%)3.05
Single Male/Father30 (11.2%)2.27
Single Female/Mother19 (7.1%)3.79
Non-family110 (41.0%)1.06
Total Households268 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Heron Lake

Out of a total of 268 households in Heron Lake, 158 (59.0%) are family households, while 110 (41.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 86, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 103.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Heron Lake
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-103 (38.4%)
2-Person Households86 (32.1%)7 (2.6%)
3-Person Households35 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households17 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (59.0%)110 (41.0%)

Female Fertility in Heron Lake

Fertility by Age in Heron Lake

Average fertility rate in Heron Lake is 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years1 (100.0%)16.0
Total1 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Heron Lake

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Heron Lake
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Heron Lake

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Heron Lake
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)91.0
Total1 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Heron Lake

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Heron Lake
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Heron Lake

Employment by Class of Employer in Heron Lake

Among the 352 employed individuals in Heron Lake, private company employees (248 | 70.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (35 | 9.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (34 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Heron Lake
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24870.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)359.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations349.7%
Local Government Employees164.5%
State Government Employees102.8%
Federal Government Employees30.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total352100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Heron Lake

Employment Status by Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years48 (96.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years45 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years48 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years27 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total356 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma95 (99.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree92 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (92.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Heron Lake are Community & Social Service (37 | 10.4%), Management (29 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (14 | 3.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (10 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Heron Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Heron Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (69.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Business & Financial3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (24.3%)28 (75.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (35.5%)60 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Heron Lake are Food Preparation & Serving (56 | 15.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (13 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Heron Lake

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Heron Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (83.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (16.1%)47 (83.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)28 (27.7%)73 (72.3%)
Total (Overall)185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Heron Lake are Office & Administration (23 | 6.5%), and Sales & Related (8 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Heron Lake

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration5 (21.7%)18 (78.3%)
Total (Category)13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Heron Lake are Construction & Extraction (13 | 3.6%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Heron Lake

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Heron Lake are Production (44 | 12.4%), Material Moving (42 | 11.8%), and Transportation (23 | 6.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Heron Lake

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Heron Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
Transportation23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving39 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)
Total (Category)89 (81.7%)20 (18.3%)
Total (Overall)185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Heron Lake

Employment Industries in Heron Lake

The major employment industries in Heron Lake include Manufacturing (105 | 29.5%), Retail Trade (55 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (41 | 11.5%), Educational Services (30 | 8.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (27 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Heron Lake

Employment Industries by Sex in Heron Lake

The Heron Lake industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Heron Lake
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing75 (71.4%)30 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (21.8%)43 (78.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Utilities1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Educational Services16 (53.3%)14 (46.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (9.8%)37 (90.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Public Administration5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Total185 (52.0%)171 (48.0%)

Education in Heron Lake

School Enrollment in Heron Lake

The most common levels of schooling among the 116 students in Heron Lake are elementary school (37 | 31.9%), high school (31 | 26.7%), and middle school (27 | 23.3%).
School Enrollment in Heron Lake
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool65.2%
Kindergarten97.8%
Elementary School3731.9%
Middle School2723.3%
High School3126.7%
College / Undergraduate65.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total116100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Heron Lake

Out of a total of 116 students who are enrolled in schools in Heron Lake, 11 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 105 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (43.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Heron Lake
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds42 (91.3%)4 (8.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total105 (90.5%)11 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Heron Lake

Education (36 | 31.3%), science & technology (17 | 14.8%), business (17 | 14.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (8 | 7.0%), and social sciences (7 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 115 individuals in Heron Lake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Heron Lake
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural87.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology65.2%
Social Sciences76.1%
Engineering32.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1714.8%
Business1714.8%
Education3631.3%
Literature & Languages21.7%
Liberal Arts & History76.1%
Visual & Performing Arts10.9%
Communications76.1%
Arts & Humanities43.5%
Total115100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Heron Lake

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Heron Lake

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Heron Lake are males with 3 vehicles (75, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (39, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Heron Lake
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle19 (10.3%)32 (19.2%)
2 Vehicles64 (34.8%)82 (49.1%)
3 Vehicles75 (40.8%)39 (23.4%)
4 Vehicles14 (7.6%)8 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (2.2%)6 (3.6%)
Total184 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Heron Lake

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Heron Lake are 20 to 24 minutes (81 commuters, 23.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (66 commuters, 19.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (55 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Heron Lake
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes164.6%
5 to 9 Minutes6619.2%
10 to 14 Minutes5516.0%
15 to 19 Minutes4713.7%
20 to 24 Minutes8123.5%
25 to 29 Minutes277.9%
30 to 34 Minutes3811.1%
35 to 39 Minutes20.6%
40 to 44 Minutes51.5%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes72.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Heron Lake

The most common commute times in Heron Lake are 5 to 9 minutes (43 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (39 commuters, 24.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Heron Lake
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (5.5%)6 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes43 (23.5%)23 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes23 (12.6%)32 (19.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (15.3%)19 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes42 (23.0%)39 (24.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (3.8%)20 (12.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (13.7%)13 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (1.6%)2 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (1.1%)5 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Heron Lake

The most frequent times of departure to work in Heron Lake are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (41, 22.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (34, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Heron Lake
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (6.0%)14 (8.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (7.6%)5 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM33 (18.0%)23 (14.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (7.1%)10 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM41 (22.4%)22 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (16.4%)15 (9.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (4.9%)7 (4.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (1.6%)15 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (0.5%)5 (3.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.5%)5 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (6.6%)34 (21.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (7.1%)6 (3.7%)
Total183 (100.0%)161 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Ownership in Heron Lake

Of the total 268 dwellings in Heron Lake, owner-occupied units account for 230 (85.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 38 (14.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Heron Lake
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23085.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3814.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Household Size in Heron Lake
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10338.4%
2-Person Household9334.7%
3-Person Household3513.1%
4+ Person Household3713.8%
Total Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Heron Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household81 (78.6%)22 (21.4%)
2-Person Household83 (89.2%)10 (10.7%)
3-Person Household29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
4+ Person Household37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units230 (85.8%)38 (14.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Heron Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
High School Diploma79 (82.3%)17 (17.7%)
College/Associate Degree90 (92.8%)7 (7.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56 (83.6%)11 (16.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Heron Lake
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3111.6%
35 to 44 Years5319.8%
45 to 54 Years207.5%
55 to 64 Years6524.2%
65 to 74 Years4215.7%
75 to 84 Years3814.2%
85 Years and Over197.1%
Total268100.0%

Housing Finances in Heron Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Heron Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Heron Lake
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied230 (85.8%)$68,125
Renter-Occupied38 (14.2%)$55,833
Average268 (100.0%)$65,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Heron Lake

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Heron Lake
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (3.0%)1 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99917 (7.4%)4 (10.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (3.0%)2 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (7.8%)4 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (13.5%)6 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (17.4%)10 (26.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (22.6%)4 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99937 (16.1%)7 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more17 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Heron Lake

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Heron Lake
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30024 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49971 (30.9%)4 (10.5%)
$500 to $79961 (26.5%)16 (42.1%)
$800 to $99935 (15.2%)13 (34.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (14.3%)5 (13.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Heron Lake

Housing Structures in Heron Lake

Housing Structures in Heron Lake
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25996.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments51.9%
Mobile Home / Other10.4%
Total268100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Heron Lake

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Heron Lake
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached229 (88.4%)30 (11.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (85.8%)38 (14.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Heron Lake

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Heron Lake
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (3.0%)12 (31.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms88 (38.3%)12 (31.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms61 (26.5%)9 (23.7%)
8 or more Rooms74 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Heron Lake

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Heron Lake
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas191 (83.0%)34 (89.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity9 (3.9%)4 (10.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Heron Lake

Household Vehicle Usage in Heron Lake
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (5.7%)7 (18.4%)
1 Vehicle55 (23.9%)20 (52.6%)
2 Vehicles95 (41.3%)7 (18.4%)
3 or more Vehicles67 (29.1%)4 (10.5%)
Total230 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Heron Lake

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Heron Lake

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units114116
Median Property Value$85,600$82,600
Median Household Income$47,833$16
Monthly Housing Costs$424$0
Real Estate Taxes$927$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (13.2%)18 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (42.1%)70 (60.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99951 (44.7%)28 (24.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (3.5%)9 (7.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (14.0%)3 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (19.3%)2 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (8.8%)9 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (14.9%)30 (25.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (14.0%)35 (30.2%)
$150,000 or more1 (0.9%)21 (18.1%)
Total114 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Heron Lake

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Heron Lake
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x51 (44.7%)81,304 (70,089.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x25 (21.9%)101 (87.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (7.9%)14 (12.1%)
4.0x or more25 (21.9%)1 (0.9%)
Total114 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Heron Lake
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80038 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (38.6%)38 (32.8%)
$800 to $1,49932 (28.1%)69 (59.5%)
Total114 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Heron Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Heron Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years74 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total588 (99.7%)2 (0.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Heron Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Heron Lake
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Heron Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Heron Lake
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00052 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99985 (97.7%)2 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Heron Lake

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620 (83.3%)7 (29.2%)
6 to 18 Years33 (30.8%)86 (80.4%)
19 to 25 Years11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
25 to 34 Years47 (61.8%)27 (35.5%)
35 to 44 Years19 (23.2%)66 (80.5%)
45 to 54 Years5 (10.6%)46 (97.9%)
55 to 64 Years40 (44.9%)75 (84.3%)
65 to 74 Years66 (93.0%)53 (74.7%)
75 Years and over77 (100.0%)67 (87.0%)
Total318 (53.9%)433 (73.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Heron Lake

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Heron Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (4.5%)7 (14.6%)
18 to 34 Years7 (15.6%)4 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (10.0%)5 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years15 (37.5%)3 (9.7%)
75 Years and over25 (65.8%)28 (71.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Heron Lake

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Heron Lake: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.5%)1 (3.2%)
75 Years and over17 (44.7%)9 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Heron Lake: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.0%)2 (6.5%)
75 Years and over7 (18.4%)3 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Heron Lake: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (4.5%)7 (14.6%)
18 to 34 Years7 (15.6%)4 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (7.5%)3 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (7.9%)8 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Heron Lake: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.8%)3 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years10 (25.0%)2 (6.5%)
75 Years and over6 (15.8%)16 (41.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Heron Lake: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.5%)
75 Years and over6 (15.8%)4 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Heron Lake

Computing Device Access in Heron Lake

Computing Device Access in Heron Lake
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17866.4%
Smartphone23085.8%
Tablet13851.5%
No Computing Device217.8%
Total268100.0%

Internet Access in Heron Lake

Internet Access in Heron Lake
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.4%
Broadband Home20476.1%
Cellular Data Only186.7%
Satellite Internet134.9%
No Internet3713.8%
Total268100.0%

Heron Lake Summary

Heron Lake is a small city located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The city is situated on the shores of Heron Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Des Moines River watershed. The city was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

History

Heron Lake was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of fish and game in the lake and the surrounding area. The first settlers built a sawmill and a grist mill, which provided the foundation for the city's economy. The city was incorporated in 1883 and the first mayor was elected in 1884.
The city grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a popular tourist destination. The city was known for its beautiful lake and its abundance of wildlife. The city was also home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a livery stable.
In the 1920s, the city began to experience a decline in population as people moved away to larger cities. However, the city was able to remain afloat due to its strong agricultural base. The city was also home to a number of small businesses, including a creamery, a feed mill, and a lumberyard.

Geography

Heron Lake is located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The city is situated on the shores of Heron Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Des Moines River watershed. The lake is approximately 1,000 acres in size and is surrounded by a variety of wildlife, including deer, beavers, and muskrats. The city is located approximately 25 miles south of the city of Jackson and is approximately 50 miles north of the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The city is located in a rural area and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located in a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Heron Lake's economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including a feed mill, a lumberyard, and a creamery.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The city is also home to a number of retail businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a variety of other small businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Heron Lake was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the city was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000.
The city is home to a number of churches, including the United Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and the Catholic Church. The city is also home to a number of schools, including a public elementary school, a public middle school, and a public high school.

Conclusion

Heron Lake is a small city located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The city is situated on the shores of Heron Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Des Moines River watershed. The city was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people. The city's economy is largely based on agriculture, and the city is home to a number of small businesses. The racial makeup of the city is 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the city was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. Heron Lake is a small city with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Heron Lake?
Per Capita income in Heron Lake is $35,113.
What is the Median Family Income in Heron Lake?
Median Family Income in Heron Lake is $81,522.
What is the Median Household income in Heron Lake?
Median Household Income in Heron Lake is $65,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Heron Lake?
Income or Wage Gap in Heron Lake is 48.0%.
Women in Heron Lake earn 52.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Heron Lake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Heron Lake is 0.37.
What is the Total Population of Heron Lake?
Total Population of Heron Lake is 600.
What is the Total Male Population of Heron Lake?
Total Male Population of Heron Lake is 300.
What is the Total Female Population of Heron Lake?
Total Female Population of Heron Lake is 300.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Heron Lake?
There are 100.00 Males per 100 Females in Heron Lake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Heron Lake?
There are 100.00 Females per 100 Males in Heron Lake.
What is the Median Population Age in Heron Lake?
Median Population Age in Heron Lake is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Heron Lake
Average Family Size in Heron Lake is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Heron Lake
Average Household Size in Heron Lake is 2.2 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Heron Lake?
There are 356 People in the Labor Forcein in Heron Lake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Heron Lake?
70.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Heron Lake.