Roy Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota

Roy Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clearwater County, Minnesota, with 30 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,509 ft (460 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Roy Lake, 2.7 miles W.
- 30residents (2020 Census)
- 1,509 ftelevation · 460 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 67 / sq mipopulation density
- 56566ZIP code
About Roy Lake
Roy Lake (Ojibwe: Gaa-giishkajiwegamaag) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Clearwater and Mahnomen counties, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 30 as of the 2020 census, up from 12 in 2010.
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Living in Roy Lake
- Median household income
- $99,688
- Median home value
- $321,400
- Median age
- 48.5
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Roy Lake had 30 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30 |
|---|---|
| Density | 67 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roy Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Clearwater County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 30 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3168° N, 95.5387° W |
| ZIP code | 56566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2756212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roy Lake
- West Roy Lake2.7 mi W
- South End2.8 mi E
- Rice Lake5.0 mi N
- Naytahwaush5.1 mi SW
- The Ranch7.3 mi W
- Pine Bend7.5 mi N
- Twin Lakes8.3 mi SW
- Midway11.3 mi W
- Elbow Lake11.8 mi S
- Ebro12.3 mi N
- Beaulieu13.1 mi W
- Lengby14.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Roy Lake
What county is Roy Lake in?
Roy Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Roy Lake, MN?
30 people lived in Roy Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roy Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Roy Lake is 56566.
What is the elevation of Roy Lake?
1,509 feet (460 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roy Lake?
West Roy Lake (2.7 mi), South End (2.8 mi), Rice Lake (5.0 mi), Naytahwaush (5.1 mi), The Ranch (7.3 mi).
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