Tonka Bay, Minnesota
Tonka Bay: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Tonka Bay is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,475 and a population density of 584 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,551 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tonka Bay
| Population : | 1,551 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Hennepin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 952 |
| Area : | 2.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:44:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tonka Bay is located at 44°54'31"N 93°35'35"W (44.9085700, -93.5930100).
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Official website of Tonka Bay
Demographics
The population of Tonka Bay increased by 4.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,475 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,495 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,513 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,527 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,532 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,539 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,548 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,558 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,573 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,568 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,551 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 57,464 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 55,826 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 59,408 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 55,874 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 79.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,321 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
City of Tonka Bay, Tonka Bay
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $271,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,864 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $686 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,012 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,359 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 252,939 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,714,699 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 718,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,816 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,865 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,302 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,584 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,009 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,034 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 375 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,941 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,791 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,196.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 46.70 |
People born in Tonka Bay (1)
American ice hockey player Justin Holl was born in Tonka Bay
Schools in Tonka Bay
College & universities near Tonka Bay, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174862 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius (MN) | 55375-9001 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tonka Bay, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Tonka Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Post Office | Excelsior (MN) | 55331 |
Other cities in Hennepin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Maple Grove | 72,881 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Eden Prairie | 64,894 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| West Co on Rapids | 62,528 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka | 55,370 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Edina | 52,477 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka Mills | 50,117 | A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Saint Louis Park | 48,821 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Richfield | 36,237 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Brooklyn Center | 30,253 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Champlin | 25,049 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Crystal | 22,581 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| New Hope | 20,641 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Tonka Bay distances to largest Minnesota cities
