Sunfish Lake
City
Location of the city of Sunfish Lakewithin Dakota County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Sunfish Lake
within Dakota County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°52′2″N 93°5′49″W / 44.86722°N 93.09694°W / 44.86722; -93.09694
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
Area
[1]
 • Total1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2)
 • Land1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Elevation
971 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total522
 • Density348.23/sq mi (134.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55077, 55118
Area code651
FIPS code27-63544[2]
GNIS feature ID0652818[3]
Websitewww.sunfishlake.org

Sunfish Lake is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 521 at the 2010 census.[4] First incorporated as a village in 1958, the city's goal has been to maintain a rural atmosphere, with large lot size and as little disturbance of the natural environment as possible.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 square miles (4.38 km2), of which 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) is water.[5]

The city is bordered by Highways 62 to the north, 3 to the east, 60th Street West/Peiper Road to the south and Delaware Avenue to the west. I-494 runs through the city with an exit at 3.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960181—
197026948.6%
198034427.9%
199041320.1%
200050422.0%
20105213.4%
20205220.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

Sunfish Lake is one of the wealthiest towns in America. The median home price in the city is over one million dollars.[7]

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 521 people, 183 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was 342.8 inhabitants per square mile (132.4/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 127.6 per square mile (49.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.2% African American, 2.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.7% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 504 people, 173 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 319.0 inhabitants per square mile (123.2/km2). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.83% White, 2.58% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $148,410, and the median income for a family was $161,491. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $55,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $82,347. About 0.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "A look at the Twin Cities metro's million-dollar towns". February 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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