Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Prior Lake is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,796 and a population density of 459 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,317 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Prior Lake
| Population : | 27,317 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Scott County |
| Postal code : | 55372 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 952 |
| Area : | 49.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:15:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 550 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Prior Lake is located at 44°42'48"N 93°25'22"W (44.7133000, -93.4227300).
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Official website of Prior Lake
Demographics
The population of Prior Lake increased by 16.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,796 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,529 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,069 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,612 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,145 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,410 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,852 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,404 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,869 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,241 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,317 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,647 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,745 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,814 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,736 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.7% |
| White only, percent : | 53.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 36.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 975 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
Prior Lake zip code is 55372.
County name: Scott, County
fips: 27139
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,362 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $431 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $883 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,156 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,481 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 376,375 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,199 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,244 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,245 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,447 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,302 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,400 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 167 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,109 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,395.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.04 |
Other Places in Prior Lake
1 Prior Lake City Hall
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People born in Prior Lake (4)
People born in Prior Lake, including ice hockey player Jordan Schroeder, Catholic bishop John Roach, missionary Lillian Dickson, .
List
- Becca Kufrin (American publicist and television personality) she was born in 03/04/1990
Schools in Prior Lake
College & universities near Prior Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486284 | Bethany Global University | Bloomington (MN) | 55438-2849 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prior Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
Post offices near Prior Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Lak Post Office | Prior Lake (MN) | 55372 |
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | 43,020 | A city in Scott County, Minnesota. |
| Savage | 32,858 | City in Minnesota |
| Jordan | 6,076 | City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Credit River | 5,585 | Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Elko New Market | 4,733 | Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| New Market | 3,724 | Former city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cedar Lake | 3,021 | Township in Scott County, Minnesota |
| Belle Plaine | 940 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blakeley | 446 | Township in Scott County, Minnesota |
| Lawrence | 435 | Human settlement in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Prior Lake distances to largest Minnesota cities
