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| Prior Lake (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 1,114 | 7,284 | 11,482 | 15,917 | 22,796 | +8,718 | +54.77 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.00 | 14.24 | 13.07 | 13.51 | 15.44 | +1.93 | +14.29 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | -- | 511.5 | 878.5 | 1,178.4 | 1,476.4 | +298.0 | +25.29 |
| Housing Units | 323 | 2,560 | 4,177 | 5,791 | 8,882 | +3,091 | +53.38 |
| Households | -- | 2,313 | 3,901 | 5,645 | 8,447 | +2,082 | +49.64 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 3.15 | 2.94 | 2.82 | 2.69 | -0.13 | -4.61 |
Prior Lake is a city 20 miles (32 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota in Scott County. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city lies south of the Minnesota River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.33 square miles (47.47 km2); 15.44 square miles (39.99 km2) is land and 2.89 square miles (7.49 km2) is water. The elevation is 948 ft (289 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 22,796 people, 8,447 households, and 6,211 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,476.4 inhabitants per square mile (570.0/km2). There were 8,882 housing units at an average density of 575.3 per square mile (222.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 1.5% African American, 1.6% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 8,447 households of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
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Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 Phone: (952) 447-9800 Fax: (952) 447-4245
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 |
Kirt Briggs Prior Lake, MN 55372 |
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| City Manager | appointed |
Jason Wedel Prior Lake, MN 55372 |
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(952) 447-9801 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 |
Annette Thompson 6541 Harbor Place NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 |
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(952) 496-1104 |
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Kimberly Churchill
Prior Lake, MN 55372 |
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(612) 209-2796 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Zach Braid 14086 Rutgers Street NE Shakopee, MN 55379 |
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(612) 200-2668 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Kevin Burkart Prior Lake, MN 55372 |
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(952) 457-8066 |
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US Post Office 4455 Village Lake Drive SE Prior Lake, MN 55372-3068 Phone: (952) 447-1062 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (952) 440-1412 Regular
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 895-4999 |
| Electricity | Shakopee Public Utilities | (952) 445-1988 |
| Electricity | Minnesota Valley Electric Co. | (952) 492-2313 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (612) 372-4720 |
| Wastewater | Prior Lake Municipal | (952) 447-9843 |
| Water | Prior Lake Municipal | (952) 447-9843 |
| Telephone | Nuvera | (952) 226-7000 |
| Telephone | Century Link | (800 475-7526 |
| Cable TV | Mediacom | (866) 777-1670 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| SMSC Gaming Enterprises | Gaming Establishment | 5,000 |
| Prior Lake School District #719 | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 770 |
| River Valley YMCA | Youth Center | 500 |
| Little Six Casino | Gaming Establishment | 400 |
| Wild Golf Club | Golf Courses and Clubs | 150 |
| Indian Health Services | Public Health Services Administration | 120 |
| SMSC Gaming Enterprises | Other Family Services | 75 |
| City of Prior Lake | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 75 |
| Phillips and Temro Industries | Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 65 |
| Husson’s Concessions | Restaurants | 60 |
| Insurance Paramedical Services | Insurance Agencies and Brokers | 60 |
| Miratech Prior Lake | Air and Gas Compressor Manufacture | 59 |
| Tentroy Inc. | Site Preparation Contractors | 58 |
| Jen Wocelka | Real Estate Agents | 50 |
| MN Credit Card Processing, Inc. | Merchant Credit Card Processing | 50 |
| Norex Inc. | Computer Processing Services | 50 |
| Taylor Made Construction of MN | Finish and trim carpentry | 50 |
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Prior Lake Minnesota area
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Lakefront
Music Fest Second weekend in July Originally known as the Lakefront Jazz & Blues Festival, Prior Lake Rotary’s Lakefront Music Fest was established in 2010 and has grown into one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the metro area of the Twin Cities. In 2012, the Rotary Club expanded the festival to two nights of music: one night devoted to country; the other to classic rock. Since then, the Lakefront Music Fest has seen its popularity and attendance steadily increase each year. Last year, more than 30,000 attended the two-day Fest.
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Canterbury Park
Racetrack 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee MN 55379 Phone: (952) 445-7223 Experience the heart-pounding excitement at Minnesota’s premier Racetrack and Card Casino. Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends from mid-May through Labor Day featuring a family friendly atmosphere at a great value. Canterbury Park’s newly remodeled Card Casino deals up action 24/7 with the Midwest’s largest variety of table games. From poker games like Texas Hold’em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud to Casino favorites Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, EZ Baccarat, Let it Ride, 3-Card Poker and more, the Canterbury Card Casino has you covered.
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Lake Casino 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-9000 Follow the lights to the only place that brings nonstop gaming action, dining, drinks, entertainment and nightlife together as part of a complete resort experience. Relax in one of 766 luxurious hotel rooms. With the addition of the Promenade Hotel Tower and Luxury Suites, Mystic Lake is one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities.
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Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkway SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 The gem of the City of Prior Lake’s park system, Lakefront Park, hosts many community events annually. The park was developed in 2001. This 130-acre community treasure featuring an amphitheater, an extensive three-mile-plus trail system, floating boardwalk and fishing pier, Watzl’s Beach, a pavilion and two park shelters. Other amenities include a large playground area, skate park, two full-sized hockey rinks, pleasure rink, warming house, full-sized soccer field, baseball diamond, tennis courts, basketball court, winter sliding hill, sand volleyball court and capacity for more than 200 cars.
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| Legends Golf Club
8670 Credit River Blvd. Prior Lake MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-4777 Discover a natural alternative to ordinary golf at the Legends Golf Club. Carved from an expansive natural setting featuring a 30-acre lake, cascading creeks, scenic wetlands, deep ponds and dramatic topography, Legends is more than a stunning 18-hole daily-fee golf course. Acclaimed golf course architect Gill Miller transformed this ideal setting into a 7,126-yard, par-72 layout, that provides a haven for native plants and wildlife.
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Spring Lake Regional Park 15851 Howard Lake Road Prior Lake MN 55372 Phone: (952) 694-7777 Located on the north shore of Spring Lake and near the southwest shore of Prior Lake, Spring Lake Regional Park offers 374 acres of incredibly diverse natural habitats. Every day, eagles readily soar in the sky. The old Maple-Basswood forest creates a beautiful backdrop for a peaceful stroll. A small creek winds through the park’s maze of open water wetlands, cattail marshes and a tamarack bog.
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| The Wilds Golf Club
3151 Wilds Ridge Prior Lake MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-3500 No golfer needs an introduction to Tom Weiskopf: British Open Champion (1973), twice Canadian Open Champion (1973 and 1975), a total of 15 PGA tour wins, and voted "Player of the Year" in 1973. In 1984, Weiskopf became a golf course design consultant with architect Jay Morrish. This team has designed and built courses from Scottsdale to Hawaii to Scotland - some 18 in all - several voted among the 100 best courses in the world. Jay Morrish, Tom's architect partner, has worked with Weiskopf since they formed the team in 1984.
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| Cleary | 145 |
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| Crystal | 31 |
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| Cynthia | 196 |
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| Fish | 176 |
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| Lower Prior | 956 |
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| Markley | 17 |
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| Murphy | 45 |
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| Spring | 592 |
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| Upper Prior | 386 |
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Fairview Clinic - Prior Lake 4151 Willowwood Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-2600 Our Prior Lake clinic offers care for your entire family. We have same-day appointments and extended hours, so it’s easy to get the treatment you need. Mammography and other services are available on-site. And if you need a prescription, our pharmacy will make sure you leave with everything you need to get better.
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Park Nicollet Health Services 4670 Park Nicollet Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 993-7750 Serving the Prior Lake community for over fifteen years, Park Nicollet Clinic - Prior Lake offers services in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Lab, X-ray and rehabilitation services are on site for your convenience.
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Prior Lake
- Savage Area Schools Independent School District #719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0000 Grades: PK-12 Students: 8,700
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Prior Lake High School 7575 150th Street W Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-8600 Grades: 9-12 Students: 2,700
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Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Road Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0700 Grades: 6-8 Students: 1,000
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Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0500 Grades: 6-8 Students: 1,000
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Edgewood Elementary School 5304 Westwood Drive SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0900 Grades: PK-2 Students: 425
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Five Hawks Elementary School 16620 Five Hawks Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0100 Grades: PK-5 Students: 575
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Glendale Elementary School 6601 Connelly Parkway Savage, MN 55378 Phone: (952) 226-0200 Grades: K-5 Students: 590
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Grainwood Elementary School 5061 Minnesota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0300 Grades: K-5 Students: 410
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Jeffers Pond Elementary School 14800 Jeffers Pass NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0600 Grades: K-5 Students: 600
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Redtail Ridge Elementary School 15200 Hampshire Avenue S Savage, MN 55378 Phone: (952) 226-8000 Grades: K-5 Students: 750
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Westwood Elementary School 5370 Westwood Drive SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-0400 Grades: K-5 Students: 575
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Lake Christian Academy 5690 Credit River Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-7527 Grades: PK-12 Students: 85
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St. Michael Catholic School
16280 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-2124 Grades: PK-8 Students: 315
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St. Paul's Lutheran
School 5634 Luther Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-2117 Grades: PK-4 Students: 50
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Bethesda Church
15033 Highway 13 South Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 226-6651 Pastor: Joel Molina Sunday Services: 10:30 am
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Evangelical Lutheran Church - WELS 16840 Highway 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-6955 Pastor: not available Sunday Services: 9:00 am
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Friendship Church 17741 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-8282 Pastor: Matt Clausen Sunday Services: 9:00 am, 10:45 am
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church - LCMS 14085 Pike Lake Trail NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-1779 Pastor: Reverend James (Jim) Jobst Sunday Services: 9:00 am
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Trinity United Methodist Church 16150 Arcadia Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-2990 Pastor: Chad Gilbertson Sunday Services: 8:30, 10:30 am
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Lutheran Church - LCMS 20200 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 492-6010 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Brent L. Parrish Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 10:30 am
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Living Edge Church 14162 Commerce Avenue NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (612) 460-8264 Pastor: Sunday Services: 5:05 pm
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Lake Baptist Church 5690 Credit River Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-7527 Pastor: Samuel Choi Sunday Services: 9:30 am
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Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-2491 Pastor: Father Thomas Walker Sunday Services: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church - LCMS 5634 Luther Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 447-2117 Pastor: John Kallio Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 10:30 am (9:00 am summer)
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Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 N Berens Road NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 230-2988 Pastor: Dan Poffenberger Sunday Services: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm
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Prior Lake American 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway Savage, MN 55378 Phone: (952) 445-3333
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-9000 Relax in one of 766 luxurious hotel rooms. With the addition of the Promenade Hotel Tower and Luxury Suites, Mystic Lake is one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities.
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Lake Casino 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-9000 Follow the lights to the only place that brings nonstop gaming action, dining, drinks, entertainment and nightlife together as part of a complete resort experience. Relax in one of 766 luxurious hotel rooms. With the addition of the Promenade Hotel Tower and Luxury Suites, Mystic Lake is one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities.
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Dakotah Meadows RV
Park 2341 Park Place Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: (952) 445-8800 Toll Free: (800) 653-CAMP Experience Dakotah Meadows, the Twin Cities premier RV Park. Nestled around a pond in the scenic Minnesota River Valley, Dakotah Meadows RV Park is a welcome respite in a busy world. Visitors find a calm, tranquil nature setting, where each day begins with the glow of a Minnesota sunrise. Evenings are spent around the campfire, the crackling flames spreading warmth in the cool evening air.
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