Prior Lake, MN Demographics

A map of Prior Lake's Population by Race

Prior Lake, Minnesota has an estimated population of 28,016, a slight increase from the 27,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.5% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prior Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prior Lake has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prior Lake, that probability was 31.2% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prior Lake is ranked the 36th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Prior Lake was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prior Lake's White Population

22,180 residents of Prior Lake, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prior Lake is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Prior Lake ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Prior Lake's population has decreased from 82.6% to 79.2%.

Prior Lake is more White than neighboring Shakopee (63.1% White), Savage (72.2% White), Eden Prairie (69.9% White), Bloomington (65% White), and Burnsville (61.5% White).

Prior Lake's Black Population

627 residents of Prior Lake, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prior Lake is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Prior Lake ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Prior Lake's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Prior Lake is less Black than neighboring Shakopee (10.1% Black), Savage (9.9% Black), Eden Prairie (5.7% Black), Bloomington (12% Black), and Burnsville (13.4% Black).

Prior Lake's Asian Population

1,550 residents of Prior Lake, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prior Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Prior Lake ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Asian residents' share of Prior Lake's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.5%.

Prior Lake is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (5.1% Asian), and Burnsville (5.4% Asian). Prior Lake is less Asian than neighboring Shakopee (12.2% Asian), Savage (6.6% Asian), and Eden Prairie (13% Asian).

Prior Lake's Hispanic Population

1,632 residents of Prior Lake, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prior Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Prior Lake ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Prior Lake's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.8%.

Prior Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage (5% Hispanic), and Eden Prairie (5.1% Hispanic). Prior Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Shakopee (8.5% Hispanic), Bloomington (11.2% Hispanic), and Burnsville (12.3% Hispanic).

Prior Lake's Native American/Other Population

560 residents of Prior Lake, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prior Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Prior Lake ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prior Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Prior Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shakopee (0.9% Native American/Other), Savage (0.2% Native American/Other), Eden Prairie (1.5% Native American/Other), Bloomington (1.8% Native American/Other), and Burnsville (1% Native American/Other).

Prior Lake's Multiracial Population

1,467 residents of Prior Lake, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prior Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Prior Lake ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prior Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Prior Lake's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.2%.

Prior Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Eden Prairie (4.7% Multiracial), and Bloomington (4.9% Multiracial). Prior Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (6.2% Multiracial), and Burnsville (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.