Sunfish Lake, Minnesota
Sunfish Lake: City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Sunfish Lake is a city located in the county of Dakota in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 521 and a population density of 121 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 551 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sunfish Lake
| Population : | 551 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Dakota County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 4.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 971 feet / 296 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:21:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 128 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sunfish Lake is located at 44°52'15"N 93°5'55"W (44.8708000, -93.0985500).
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Demographics
The population of Sunfish Lake increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 523 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 525 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 526 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 533 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 535 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 541 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 547 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 545 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 544 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 551 | 1.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,223 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,793 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,982 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,761 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 93.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,883 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
City of Sunfish Lake, Sunfish Lake
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $183,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,439 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $537 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $901 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,908 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,513 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,745 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,908.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.11 |
Schools in Sunfish Lake
College & universities near Sunfish Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173799 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights (MN) | 55076-3224 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sunfish Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Sunfish Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Saint Paul Post Office | Saint Paul (MN) | 55118 |
Other cities in Dakota County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 69,583 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Eagan | 65,975 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Burnsville | 62,170 | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Apple Valley | 54,847 | A city in Dakota County, Minnesota. |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,776 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Rosemount | 25,798 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| South Saint Paul | 19,916 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| West Saint Paul | 19,813 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mendota Heights | 11,433 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Empire | 3,071 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Castle Rock | 1,356 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Vermillion | 1,235 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Nininger | 922 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Hampton | 920 | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lilydale | 838 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Randolph | 753 | City in Minnesota, United States |
