Excelsior
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Excelsior is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 2,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenwood, 1.0 miles NE.
- 2,355residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 3,744 / sq mipopulation density
- 55331ZIP code
About Excelsior
Excelsior ( ek-SEL-see-ər) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. A western suburb of the Twin Cities, Excelsior is about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Its population was 2,355 at the 2020 census.
Excelsior's commercial district along Water Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the town has many historic Victorian-era houses. Located on Lake Minnetonka's southern shore, the city serves as a local destination for shoppers, boaters, and restaurant-goers.
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Living in Excelsior
- Median household income
- $103,068
- Median home value
- $909,200
- Median rent
- $1,143/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Excelsior had 2,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,744 per sq mi (1,446 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Excelsior at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9027° N, 93.5664° W |
| ZIP code | 55331 |
| Official website | ci.excelsior.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2720078 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Excelsior
- Greenwood1.0 mi NE
- Tonka Bay1.2 mi NW
- Shorewood1.4 mi W
- Village of Minnetonka Beach2.6 mi N
- Deephaven2.7 mi NE
- Chanhassen3.7 mi S
- Spring Park3.9 mi NW
- Woodland4.1 mi NE
- Orono4.2 mi N
- Mound4.9 mi NW
- Wayzata5.3 mi NE
- Victoria5.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Excelsior
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Excelsior, MN?
2,355 people lived in Excelsior at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, MN?
The ZIP code of Excelsior is 55331.
What is the elevation of Excelsior?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Excelsior?
Greenwood (1.0 mi), Tonka Bay (1.2 mi), Shorewood (1.4 mi), Village of Minnetonka Beach (2.6 mi), Deephaven (2.7 mi).
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