Spirit Lake

Population

Total Population

5,621

Population
Growth Rate

0.45%

Median Age

43

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

2,588

Total Housing Units

3,068

Owner Occupied

1,897

Renter Occupied

691

Vacant

480

Median Home Value

$238,628

Average Home Value

$368,318

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

3.52%

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,165 $75,896

Average Household

$85,742 $97,085

Per Capita

$39,536 $47,005

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

497

Total Employed

6,000

Workers 16+

2,734

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

87

Employed

1,573

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

21

Employed

1,064

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

62

Employed

1,063

2024 Sports / Hobby / Book / Music

Businesses

13

Employed

489

2024 Food & Beverage Retailers

Businesses

13

Employed

354

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

32

Employed

351

Some
High School

78

Graduated
High School

948

Associates
Degree

423

Bachelor's
Degree

1,228

Graduate
Degree

380

Average Commute Time

0 min.

Resident Commuters

2,256

Non-Resident Commuters

362

Drive Alone

2,246

Carpooled

165

Public

0

Work At Home

233

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
Doll Distributing
Godbersen Metal Works
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Spencer City Council

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, Godbersen Metal Works

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects