Lutsen

Census-designated place in Cook County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Lutsen, Minnesota
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Lutsen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cook County, Minnesota, with 220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Marais, 17.2 miles E.

About Lutsen

Lutsen ( LOOT-sən) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lutsen Township, Cook County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220.

Lutsen is located within the Superior National Forest, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is 18 miles southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 65 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors. Cascade River State Park and the Superior Hiking Trail are both nearby.

Minnesota Highway 61, formerly part of U.S. Route 61, is the main arterial route in the community. It runs along Lake Superior between Duluth and Grand Portage to the Canadian border.

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Living in Lutsen

Median household income
$76,944
Median home value
$376,700
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Median age
52.1
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Lutsen, MN population

Lutsen had 220 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census220
Density21 per sq mi (8 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lutsen at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyCook County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population220 (2020)
Land area10.58 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates47.6744° N, 90.6929° W
ZIP code55612
Census code (GEOID)2738546

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lutsen

What county is Lutsen in?

Lutsen is in Cook County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Lutsen, MN?

220 people lived in Lutsen at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lutsen, MN?

The ZIP code of Lutsen is 55612.

What is the elevation of Lutsen?

669 feet (204 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lutsen?

Grand Marais (17.2 mi), Finland (31.1 mi), Silver Bay (37.9 mi), Beaver Bay (40.7 mi).

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