Prior Lake city, Minnesota
Prior Lake city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prior Lake city is a geographic entity located in Scott County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,140. The land area covers 16.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,140 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,976 | ±376 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,357 | ±338 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,976 | ±376 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 381 | ±184 |
| Median Home Value | $450,700 | ±$15,127 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,654 | ±$146 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $134,255 | ±$11,762 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,573 | ±$4,076 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 870 | ±258 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,611 | ±528 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,018 (2024)
ID: 167640
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
4646 DAKOTA ST SE, PRIOR LAKE MN 55372-1776
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GUS Population: 157,206 (2024)
ID: 167378
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST
200 4TH AVE W, SHAKOPEE MN 55379-1263
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-09 | MINNETONKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | MINNETONKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | MINNETONKA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | APPLE VALLEY, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bethany Global University
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College | 5.9 mi away | 6820 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438-2849 |
8003233417
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PRIOR LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 16210 EAGLE CREEK AVENUE S.E., PRIOR LAKE, MN, 55372 |
(952) 447-3375
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Normandale Community College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431-4399 |
9523588200
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SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 1615 WESTON COURT, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379 |
(952) 496-8010
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Empire Beauty School-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 10.3 mi away | 9749 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420-4232 |
8009204593
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SAVAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 13090 ALABAMA AV S, SAVAGE, MN, 55378 |
(952) 707-1770
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Northwestern Health Sciences University
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College | 10.8 mi away | 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 |
9528884777
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SCOTT COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 200 FOURTH AVENUE WEST, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379 |
(952) 496-8713
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Academy College
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College | 11.3 mi away | 1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN, 55431-1411 |
9528510066
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SHAKOPEE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 235 S LEWIS STREET, SHAKOPEE, MN, 55379 |
(952) 233-9590
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MPLS FLYING CLOUD AP, MN US, located 7.5 miles from Prior Lake city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° | 7.7° | 16.1° | 0.69" | — |
| February | 28.6° | 11.5° | 20.0° | 0.62" | — |
| March | 41.9° | 24.3° | 33.1° | 1.46" | — |
| April | 57.1° | 37.1° | 47.1° | 2.73" | — |
| May | 70.0° | 49.3° | 59.7° | 3.85" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.4° | 4.67" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 64.0° | 73.8° | 4.34" | — |
| August | 81.2° | 61.6° | 71.4° | 4.66" | — |
| September | 73.7° | 53.3° | 63.5° | 3.05" | — |
| October | 59.0° | 40.1° | 49.5° | 2.26" | — |
| November | 42.5° | 27.0° | 34.7° | 1.41" | — |
| December | 29.1° | 14.0° | 21.5° | 0.90" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Shakopee city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Savage city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Credit River city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Burnsville city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Eden Prairie city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2713952594. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.