Wayzata, Minnesota
Wayzata: City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
About
Wayzata is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,688 and a population density of 447 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,618 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Wayzata
| Population : | 4,618 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Hennepin County |
| Postal code : | 55391 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 952 |
| Area : | 8.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 560 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayzata is located at 44°58'27"N 93°30'24"W (44.9741300, -93.5066200).
Wayzata map
- Official Website
Official website of Wayzata
Demographics
The population of Wayzata increased by 20.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,731 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,781 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,217 | 10.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,436 | 4.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,488 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,531 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,568 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,587 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,657 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,618 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 62,495 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 60,638 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 65,218 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 60,632 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 71.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,795 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $536,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,507 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $770 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,726 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,690 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 244,943 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 433,026 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,130,421 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,040,954 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,812 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $95,964 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,272 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,672 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,955 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,878 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,202 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,984 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 523 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,601 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,763.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.73 |
People born in Wayzata (6)
People born in Wayzata, including All-college football player, professional football player, linebacker James Laurinaitis, football coach Bud Daugherty, singer Erin Bode, .
List
- John Adams (American ice hockey defenseman, born in 1982) he was born in 21/12/1982
- Kent DuChaine (American musician) he was born in 25/04/1951
- Marchette Chute (American biographer and poet (1909-1994)) she was born in 16/08/1909
Schools in Wayzata
College & universities near Wayzata, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480170 | Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Plymouth Campus | Plymouth (MN) | 55447 |
| 443979 | PCI Academy-Plymouth | Plymouth (MN) | 55446 |
| 174154 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park (MN) | 55426 |
| 374024 | Adler Graduate School | Minnetonka (MN) | 55343 |
| 457651 | CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic | St Louis Park (MN) | 55416 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wayzata, 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 Wayzata
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wayzata Post Office | Wayzata (MN) | 55391 |
| Crystal Bay Post Office | Crystal Bay (MN) | 55323 |
| Long Lak Post Office | Long Lake (MN) | 55356 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Minneapolis (MN) | 55447 |
| Hamel Post Office | Hamel (MN) | 55340 |
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
Wayzata distances to largest Minnesota cities