Lutsen, Minnesota

Lutsen (/ˈluːtsən/ 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.[3]

Lutsen
Census-designated place (CDP) and Unincorporated community
Lutsen is located in Minnesota
Lutsen
Lutsen
Location of the community of Lutsen
within Lutsen Township, Cook County
Coordinates: 47°38′50″N 90°40′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCook
Area
[1]
 • Total10.69 sq mi (27.69 km2)
 • Land10.58 sq mi (27.39 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total220
 • Density20.80/sq mi (8.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55604, 55612
Area code218
GNIS feature ID657265[2]
Lockport Marketplace at Lutsen

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 serves as a main route in the community.

Economy

The Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort is the main economic feature of the community; and is known country-wide as being one of the northernmost ski resorts in the 48 contiguous states. The community is also home to at least four resorts.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010190—
202022015.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2020 Census[3]

Education

All of the county is zoned to Cook County ISD 166.[5]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. "Lutsen". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. "Explore Census Data". Explore Census Data. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  4. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  5. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cook County, MN" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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