Prior Lake is the capital of the region. It is located along the upper Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota, about 20 miles west of Wisconsin. The city has moderate climate all year round. It is particularly pleasant in August, June, and July. The hottest months are January and December. The city has a large number of retirement communities. For more information, visit the city's website. This website contains the population and street data of Prior Lake, MN.
The population of Prior Lake is approximately 23,4% smaller than the state of Minnesota. The median age of non-citizens is 40.2. This city has the lowest percentage of non-citizens in Minnesota. Eden Prairie has a population of 18.2% of the population. For a complete analysis of the city's demographics, see Population & Steets in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The population of Prior Lake is largely white, with a small percentage of Black and Native people. In addition, it has a low percentage of American Indians and Asians. Approximately 16.8% of residents in Prior Lake are Hispanic. About 2.9% are unemployed. Of the employed population, 8.5% are government employees, and the median income is $43,500. However, many residents of the city are low-income.
The city's population is estimated to be 25,049, according to the Metropolitan Council's July 2016 population estimates. This city is approximately three-fourths smaller than Carver, making it a prime example of a growing suburb. The city has a moderately high rate of single-parent households. For example, Prior Lake has a lower than average percentage of people who are 65 years old.