Lake County, Minnesota

Lake County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°32′N 91°23′W / 47.53°N 91.39°W / 47.53; -91.39
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 1, 1856
Named afterLake Superior
SeatTwo Harbors
Largest cityTwo Harbors
Area
  Total
2,991 sq mi (7,750 km2)
  Land2,109 sq mi (5,460 km2)
  Water881 sq mi (2,280 km2)  29%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
10,905
  Estimate 
(2023)
10,855
  Density3.6/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.lake.mn.us

Lake County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,905. Its county seat is Two Harbors.