Silver Bay, Minnesota
Silver Bay: City in Lake County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Silver Bay is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,887 and a population density of 90 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,751 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Silver Bay
| Population : | 1,751 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 55614 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 20.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:57:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Silver Bay is located at 47°17'40"N 91°15'27"W (47.2943600, -91.2573900).
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Official website of Silver Bay
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Silver Bay decreased by 7.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,852 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,850 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,825 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,804 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,785 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,772 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,757 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,769 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,762 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,751 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,889 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,659 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,956 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,652 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 80.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 346 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
Silver Bay zip code is 55614.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 27075
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,007 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $454 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $636 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,150 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,075 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,357 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 348,284 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 250,065 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,097 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,567 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,968 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 372 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 555 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 618 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 624.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.25 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Silver Bay, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Silver Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Bay Post Office | Silver Bay (MN) | 55614 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 6,420 | City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States |
| Two Harbors | 3,508 | County seat of Lake County, Minnesota |
| Silver Creek | 2,488 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota |
| Beaver Bay | 499 | Township in Lake County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Silver Bay distances to largest Minnesota cities
