Demographics & People — Prior Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,832 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,400 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 10,118 |
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| Family Households | 7,490 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2317 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,214 |
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| Black or African American | 438 |
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| Asian | 1,543 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,401 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 9,603 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,321 |
| Norwegian | 4,399 |
| Other groups | 3,603 |
| Irish | 3,428 |
| Swedish | 1,494 |
| Polish | 1,450 |
| English | 1,379 |
| American | 1,178 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,019 |
Language
| English Only | 23,933 |
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| Spanish | 755 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,189 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,094 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,395 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Prior Lake, Minnesota.
