Red Lake Reservation

Red Lake Reservation is a federal reservation in Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Lake of the Woods County, and Koochiching County, Minnesota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 5,433 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 882 sq mi (2,286 km²) of land.

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Red Lake Reservation in Minnesota
Red Lake Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,433 ± 94
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Beltrami County67% of its landClearwater County15% of its landLake of the Woods County14% of its landKoochiching County3% of its land
Land area
882 sq mi (2,286 km²)
Median household income
$49,125 ± $17,743
Median home value
$102,900 ± $18,556
Water area
377 sq mi (977 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code
3100
Coordinates (central point)
48.143113, -95.163133

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Redby (CDP)1,495 people
  2. Red Lake (CDP)1,481 people
  3. Little Rock (CDP)944 people
  4. Ponemah (CDP)391 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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