Cass Lake
City in Cass County, Minnesota
Cass Lake is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, with 675 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,332 ft (406 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laporte, 13.6 miles SW.
- 675residents (2020 Census)
- 1,332 ftelevation · 406 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 619 / sq mipopulation density
- 56633ZIP code
About Cass Lake
Cass Lake (Ojibwe: Gaa-miskwaawaakokaag) is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States, located within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. It is surrounded by Pike Bay Township. Cass Lake had a population of 675 in the 2020 census. It is notable as the headquarters location of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, as well as the Chippewa National Forest.
The city is located on the shore of its namesake Cass Lake, which was named in honor of Michigan Governor Lewis Cass.
Cass Lake is part of the Bemidji Micropolitan Statistical Area. It reached its peak of population of over 2,100 in 1920. Since 1950, the combination of decline of small town retailers, suburbanization, and decreased employment in forest industries have resulted in steadily decreasing population.
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Living in Cass Lake
- Median household income
- $48,250
- Median home value
- $109,900
- Median rent
- $763/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Cass Lake had 675 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 675 |
|---|---|
| Density | 619 per sq mi (239 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cass Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 675 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3797° N, 94.5994° W |
| ZIP code | 56633 |
| Official website | ci.casslake.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2710252 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cass Lake
- Laporte13.6 mi SW
- Bemidji15.2 mi NW
- Turtle River16.2 mi NW
- Bena18.6 mi E
- Tenstrike19.7 mi N
- Walker20.0 mi S
- Federal Dam20.5 mi SE
- Wilton20.7 mi NW
- Lake George22.2 mi SW
- Blackduck24.4 mi N
- Whipholt25.5 mi SE
- Solway26.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cass Lake
What county is Cass Lake in?
Cass Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cass Lake, MN?
675 people lived in Cass Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cass Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Cass Lake is 56633.
What is the elevation of Cass Lake?
1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cass Lake?
Laporte (13.6 mi), Bemidji (15.2 mi), Turtle River (16.2 mi), Bena (18.6 mi), Tenstrike (19.7 mi).
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