Total Population
25,857
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
41.800
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake is a suburb approximately 20 miles north of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and home to nearly 25,000 people. It is home to Century College, a two-year technical and community college as well as several private, parochial, charter and public schools. The downtown area is a destination for visitors and residents alike, offering dining, shopping and hotel accommodations. In fact, White Bear Lake was voted the Best Minnesota Town in 2018.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
10,589
Total Housing Units
11,150
Owner Occupied
6,935
Renter Occupied
3,654
Vacant
561
Median Home Value
$354,232
Average Home Value
$385,268
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.28%
Income Projection
Median Household
$83,730 $94,989
Average Household
$107,830 $121,216
Per Capita
$44,446 $49,740
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
973
Total Employed
11,782
Workers 16+
12,109
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
149
Employed
2,444
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
115
Employed
1,399
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
69
Employed
1,181
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
95
Employed
1,172
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
1,136
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
66
Employed
1,100
Some
High School
289
Graduated
High School
3,634
Associates
Degree
2,473
Bachelor's
Degree
5,581
Graduate
Degree
2,298
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
7,580
Non-Resident Commuters
4,432
Drive Alone
8,586
Carpooled
599
Public
89
Work At Home
2,527
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09