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City of Prior Lake Demographics
In the last 65 years, Prior Lake has evolved from a community of fewer than 400 people to a thriving, vibrant Twin Cities suburb with an estimated population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, of 22,796 residents as of April 1, 2010. Households are estimated at 8,653.
For recently released 2010 Census Information click here.
Here's a look at some of the key demographics for Prior Lake. Source: MN State Demographers Office via Met Council; 1970 Source: Met Council; 2000-2009 source: US Census Bureau.
POPULATION |
| 1940 |
349 |
| 1950 |
536 |
| 1960 |
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| 1970 |
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| 1980 |
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1990 |
11,482 |
2000 |
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| 2001 |
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| 2002 |
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| 2003 |
20,038 |
| 2004 |
21,286 |
| 2005 |
22,168 |
| 2006 |
22,674 |
| 2007 |
22,111 |
| 2008 |
22,917 |
| 2009 |
23,335 |
| 2010 |
22,796 |
| 2020* |
33,300 |
| 2030* |
40,000 |
* Projected Population based on City of Prior Lake and Metropolitan Council data |
Source: City of Prior Lake Planning Department & Metropolitan Council
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POPULATION BREAKDOWN |
| Total Population |
22,796 |
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Adults 18+ |
16,276 |
| White |
20,735 |
90.1% |
15,041 |
92.4% |
| Asian |
690 |
3% |
465 |
2.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
357 |
1.6% |
238 |
1.5% |
| Black or African American |
341 |
1.5% |
204 |
1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino |
150 |
0.7% |
87 |
0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
8 |
0.04% |
6 |
0.04% |
| Some other Race |
36 |
0.2% |
19 |
0.1% |
| Two or More Races |
479 |
2.1% |
216 |
1.3% |
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GENERAL DEMOGRAPHICS (2010 Census) |
| Population |
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Total Housing Units |
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| Occupied Housing Units |
8,447 |
| Vacant Housing Units |
435 |
Median Household Income |
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Occupied Housing Units: 97.5 percent
(87 percent owner occupied, 12 percent renter occupied, 2 percent vacant) |
Households By Income |
| 0 - $35,000 |
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| $35,001 - $50,000 |
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| $50,001 - $75,000 |
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| $75,001 + |
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| Population Age 25+ by Education Level |
| High School Graduate |
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| Some College |
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| Associate or Bachelor Degree |
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| Graduate or Professional Degree |
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| Population By Age |
| Under 5 Years |
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| 5 to 9 Years |
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| 10 to 14 Years |
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| 15 to 17 Years |
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| 18 to 21 Years |
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| 22 to 24 Years |
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| 25 to 34 Years |
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| 35 to 44 Years |
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| 45 to 54 Years |
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| 55 to 64 Years |
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| 65 to 74 Years |
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| 75 to 84 Years |
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| 85+ Years |
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ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS (2000) |
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Estimate |
Percent |
U.S. |
Margin of Error |
In labor force
(16 years of age and older) |
N |
N |
64.7% |
N |
Mean travel time to work in minutes
(16 years of age and older) |
26.2 |
X |
25.1 |
+/- 1.8 |
Median household income
(in 2007 inflation-adjusted dollars) |
90,916 |
X |
50,007 |
+/- 4,288 |
Median family income
(in 2007 inflation-adjusted dollars) |
102,864 |
X |
60,374 |
+/- 5,060 |
Per capita income
(in 2007 inflation-adjusted dollars) |
37,484 |
X |
26,178 |
+/- 2,921 |
Families below poverty level |
X |
1.4 |
9.8 |
X |
Individuals below poverty level |
X |
3.0 |
13.3 |
X |
GEOGRAPHIC AREA |
1940 |
0.3 sq. mile |
1950 |
0.3 sq. mile |
1960 |
0.3 sq. mile |
1970 |
0.5 sq. mile |
1980 |
15.2 sq. miles |
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15.3 sq. miles |
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15.3 sq. miles |
2000 |
15.8 sq. miles |
2003 |
16.5 sq. miles |
2004 |
16.5 sq. miles |
2005 |
17 sq. miles |
| 2007 |
18 sq. miles |
2024 (projection) |
21+ sq. miles |
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