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Lutsen, Minnesota

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Population in 2010: 190.
Males: 99  (52.4%)
Females: 91  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

58.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 55612, 55615.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,252
Lutsen:

$70,252
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,389

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $317,562
Lutsen:

$317,562
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $434,001; detached houses: $450,054; townhouses or other attached units: $325,657; in 2-unit structures: $437,423; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $227,141; mobile homes: $141,893

Median gross rent in 2022: $652.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lutsen: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.8%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 86.7% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Lutsen, MN (2022)
    • 18682.7%White alone
    • 2611.6%Hispanic
    • 73.1%Two or more races
    • 52.2%Other race alone
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Ancestries: Irish (22.5%), Norwegian (11.3%), Polish (11.3%), Italian (9.9%), Scandinavian (5.6%), German (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 671 feet

26 residents are foreign born (11.5% Latin America).

This place:

11.5%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,681 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,476 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (90.5 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (219.7 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (427.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Grand Marais, MN (4.2 miles ),
Finland, MN (5.6 miles),
Silver Bay, MN (6.1 miles ),
Beaver Bay, MN (6.3 miles),
Russell, WI (7.2 miles ),
Winton, MN (7.5 miles),
La Pointe, WI (7.6 miles ),
Ely, MN (7.6 miles )

Latitude: 47.65 N, Longitude: 90.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 218

Distribution of median household income in Lutsen, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lutsen, MN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Minnesota:

2.6%

Earthquake activity:

Lutsen-area historical earthquake activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 289.1 miles away from Lutsen center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Lutsen center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 93.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/2020 at 17:23:43, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 85.4 miles away from Lutsen center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cook County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lutsen:

  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 88 miles; Duluth, MN; Full-time enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 89 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 92 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 93 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • Michigan Technological University (about 107 miles; Houghton, MI; FT enrollment: 6,078)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 144 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Northern Michigan University (about 172 miles; Marquette, MI; FT enrollment: 8,258)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lutsen: Superior National Course (A), Lutsen Ski Area (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Lutsen Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Lake Agnes (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Poplar River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Best Western Cliff Dweller (US Highway 61), Solbakken Resort (4874 West Highway 61), Cascade Lodge (3719 W Highway 61).

Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.8 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

43.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lutsen:

Marital status in Lutsen, MN
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 38.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 25.7%

For population 25 years and over in Lutsen:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lutsen
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lutsen, MN (based on Cook County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,2174
Evangelical Protestant1,0148
Catholic4322
Other11
None2,512-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Cook County:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

11.14 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

29.71 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Cook County:

27.5%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
Minnesota:

13.0%

Businesses in Lutsen, MN

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lutsen:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lutsen:

  • K261CJ (100.1 FM; LUTSEN, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WXXZ (95.3 FM; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • WTIP (90.7 FM; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Lutsen:

  • K67CT (Channel 67; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA EDUCATIONAL TV CORPORATION)
  • K63BI (Channel 63; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF DULUTH, LLC)
  • K65BJ (Channel 65; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: KBJR LICENSE, INC.)
  • W61AF (Channel 61; GRAND MARAIS, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)

Lutsen fatal accident list:

Jul 20, 2006 05:28 PM, 4, Lat: 47.661190, Lon: -90.660230, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 11, 2000 08:35 PM, Sr-61, Lat: 47.652831, Lon: -90.659836, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 3, 1999 05:30 PM, Sr-61, Lat: 47.634521, Lon: -90.717552, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.8mTotal length
  • 5,069Total average daily traffic
  • 295Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,595Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • (Lutsen) 118 Tower Run Road (Lat: 47.664111 Lon: -90.707250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN539
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 01/04/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • 118 Tower Run Road (103542) (Lat: 47.664194 Lon: -90.707250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57 m, Overall height: 57.6 m, Call Sign: KNKR255
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2015, Expiration Date: 10/01/2025, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Lutsen, MN)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, Top Of Eagle Mtn 1.5 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 47.664611 Lon: -90.706778), Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WNTH779,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2185.60 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2010, Expiration Date: 02/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2011, Registrant: Minnesota Dept Of Transportation, 395 John Ireland Blvd Ms730, St Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 234-7973, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • Eagle Mtn At Lutsen Ski Area (Lat: 47.666278 Lon: -90.706778), Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WPNJ480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 942.375 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2003, Expiration Date: 02/25/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/27/2013, Phone: (507) 454-0745

  • Lutsen, Lutsen Recreation Area, 1.5 Mi. Nw (Lat: 47.661556 Lon: -90.705917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 32 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WPYI657, Licensee ID: L00001503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2013, Expiration Date: 08/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2015, Certifier: Dave H Pagel, Registrant: State Of Minnesota, 395 John Ireland Blvd, Ms730, St. Paul, MN 55155, Phone: (651) 215-1294, Fax: (651) 297-5735, Email:

  • Lutsen, Top Of Eagle Mtn 1.5 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 47.663833 Lon: -90.707417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WQLI494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2019, Expiration Date: 01/29/2030, Certifier: Thomas E Walsh, Registrant: Minnesota Dept Of Transportation, 1500 West County Road B2 Ms730, Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: (651) 234-7973, Fax: (651) 234-7960, Email:

  • EAGLE MTN, Eagle Mountain Lane (Lat: 47.664111 Lon: -90.707278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.5 m, Call Sign: WQVL745, Licensee ID: L00025515,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2015, Expiration Date: 03/23/2025, Certifier: William Hansen, Registrant: Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Inc., 4620 Sawbill Trail, Tofte, MN 55615, Phone: (218) 663-7150

  • A1N0872A, 118 Tower Run Road (Lat: 47.664111 Lon: -90.707250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQZD870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2017, Expiration Date: 04/18/2027, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0OGY, Grant Date: 07/16/1994, Expiration Date: 07/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: Barbara A Jones, Lutsen, MN 55612-0006

  • Call Sign: N8XSN, Licensee ID: L00609825, Grant Date: 09/09/2023, Expiration Date: 09/09/2033, Certifier: Mark S Delamater, Registrant: Mark S Delamater, 4681 W Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612-9521

  • Call Sign: W4GFC, Previous Call Sign: KI4LKD, Licensee ID: L00440514, Grant Date: 10/31/2018, Expiration Date: 12/23/2028, Certifier: Steven L Wilkins, Registrant: Steven L Wilkins, Lutsen, MN 55612-0232

  • Call Sign: KE0BAQ, Licensee ID: L01876683, Grant Date: 06/26/2014, Expiration Date: 06/26/2024, Certifier: John M Thies, Registrant: John M Thies, 51 Jonvick Creek Dr, Lutsen, MN 55612

  • Call Sign: KE0RHF, Licensee ID: L02179124, Grant Date: 04/18/2018, Expiration Date: 04/18/2028, Certifier: Kay L Thies, Registrant: Kay L Thies, 51 Jonvick Creek Dr, Lutsen, MN 55612


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 46720, N46720, N-46720, Serial Number: 17257451, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/1994
    Registrant (Individual): Gary R Grover, Po Box 146, Lutsen, MN 55612

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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lutsen, MN
  • 59.0%Electricity
  • 41.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lutsen, MN
  • 100.0%Electricity


Lutsen compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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