Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pequot Lakes had an population of 2,302 people. This is an increase of 6.48% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 143.08% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Pequot Lakes had a population of 2,162 people. This makes Pequot Lakes the county's 5th most populous community.
The population of Pequot Lakes represents 0.04% of the population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 250th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 2,162 people, the population of Pequot Lakes increased 128.3% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 947 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pequot Lakes. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pequot Lakes.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pequot Lakes. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pequot Lakes.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pequot Lakes. See our Newspapers Page for Pequot Lakes.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pequot Lakes ...
Looking for more information about Pequot Lakes? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Pequot Lakes, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pequot Lakes.
Adding Pequot Lakes to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pequot Lakes in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Pequot Lakes was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Pequot Lakes post office opened in 1940.
We also found Pequot Lakes on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Crow Wing, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Pequot Lakes. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pequot Lakes - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Pequot Lakes). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pequot Lakes or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: