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
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake | 24,488 | 23,847 | 25,317 | 25,251 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,470 | 1,267 | 1,283 |
| 5-9 | 1,408 | 1,369 | 1,307 |
| 10-14 | 1,371 | 1,452 | 1,390 |
| 15-19 | 1,473 | 1,397 | 1,418 |
| 20-24 | 1,467 | 1,212 | 1,187 |
| 25-29 | 1,738 | 1,470 | 1,282 |
| 30-34 | 1,494 | 1,717 | 1,533 |
| 35-39 | 1,311 | 1,823 | 1,738 |
| 40-44 | 1,411 | 1,551 | 1,797 |
| 45-49 | 1,767 | 1,331 | 1,601 |
| 50-54 | 1,896 | 1,490 | 1,347 |
| 55-59 | 1,727 | 1,717 | 1,488 |
| 60-64 | 1,319 | 1,820 | 1,533 |
| 65-69 | 1,026 | 1,648 | 1,739 |
| 70-74 | 816 | 1,367 | 1,525 |
| 75-79 | 804 | 1,081 | 1,263 |
| 80-84 | 698 | 759 | 899 |
| 85+ | 651 | 846 | 921 |
| 18+ | 18,685 | 20,368 | 20,411 |
| Median Age | 41 | 43 | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| White Bear Lake | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 25,317.00 |
| White Alone | 80.54 |
| Black Alone | 5.02 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.51 |
| Asian Alone | 5.28 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.06 |
| Some Other Race | 2.31 |
| Two or More Races | 6.28 |
| Hispanic Origin | 6.01 |
| Diversity Index | 41.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| White Bear Lake | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.05% |
| Households | -0.02% |
| Families | -0.05% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,659 | 9,949 | 10,484 | 10,474 |
| Housing Units | 9,858 | 10,469 | 10,899 | 10,953 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 7,559 | 7,764 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 2,925 | 2,710 | ||
| Vacant Units | 415 | 479 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| White Bear Lake | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $318,990 | $358,969 |
| Average Home Value | $347,893 | $385,536 |
| <$50,000 | 102 | 11 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 8 | 0 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 42 | 0 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 219 | 0 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 905 | 284 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 1,994 | 1,483 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 2,683 | 3,568 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 943 | 1,535 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 549 | 798 |
| $1,000,000 + | 10 | 5 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 472 |
| 2000-2009 | 691 |
| 1990-1999 | 1,171 |
| 1980-1989 | 1,700 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,540 |
| 1960-1969 | 1,906 |
| 1950-1959 | 2,117 |
| 1940-1949 | 334 |
| 1939 or Before | 1,065 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| White Bear Lake | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $78,250 | $90,725 |
| Average Household | $107,048 | $124,644 |
| Per Capita | $44,368 | $51,741 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| White Bear Lake | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 568 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 412 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 565 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 1,371 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 2,080 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 1,467 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 2,055 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 1,087 |
| $200,000+ | 879 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 12,489 |
| In-County Residents | 7,389 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 5,004 |
| Drive Alone | 9,613 |
| Carpooled | 909 |
| Public Transport | 126 |
| Work at Home | 1,474 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 193 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,086 |
| 10-14 minutes | 1,318 |
| 15-19 minutes | 1,558 |
| 20-24 minutes | 1,981 |
| 25-29 minutes | 1,259 |
| 30-34 minutes | 1,575 |
| 35-39 minutes | 395 |
| 40-44 minutes | 456 |
| 45-59 minutes | 838 |
| 60-89 minutes | 274 |
| 90+ minutes | 82 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 12,813 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 4 |
| Mining | 4 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 379 |
| Manufacturing | 914 |
| Wholesale Trade | 550 |
| Retail Trade | 1,564 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 330 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 16 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 20 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 141 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 646 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 157 |
| Gasoline Stations | 18 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 43 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 156 |
| General Merchandise Str | 37 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 108 |
| Information | 161 |
| Finance & Insurance | 484 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 266 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 95 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 123 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 204 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,330 |
| Legal Services | 166 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 14 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 364 |
| Educational Services | 1,554 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,251 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 332 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,120 |
| Accommodation | 84 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,036 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 974 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 87 |
| Public Administration Emp | 363 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| White Bear Lake | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 332 |
| Graduated High School | 3,707 |
| Associates Degree | 2,576 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,846 |
| Graduate Degree | 2,120 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 957 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 2 |
| Mining Bus | 1 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 53 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 36 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 21 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 124 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 14 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 7 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 6 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 13 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 25 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 13 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 3 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 10 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 25 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 8 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 10 |
| Information Bus | 13 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 66 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 18 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 19 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 29 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 43 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 102 |
| Legal Services Bus | 35 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 2 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 23 |
| Educational Services Bus | 38 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 127 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 21 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 64 |
| Accommodation Bus | 4 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 60 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 126 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 21 |
| Public Administration Bus | 19 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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