Prior Lake
City in Scott County, Minnesota
Prior Lake is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, with 27,617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shakopee, 3.6 miles NW.
- 27,617residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 16.3 sq miland area · 42.2 km²
- 1,695 / sq mipopulation density
- 55372ZIP code
About Prior Lake
Prior Lake is an exurban city 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Minneapolis, next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city is south of the Minnesota River in an area known as RiverSouth and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population was 27,617 at the 2020 census.
Prior Lake was incorporated as a village in 1891. It is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city's modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters to the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13.
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Living in Prior Lake
- Median household income
- $134,255
- Median home value
- $450,700
- Median rent
- $1,654/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Prior Lake had 27,617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,695 per sq mi (654 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prior Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,617 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.30 sq mi (42.2 km²) |
| Water area | 3.25 sq mi (8.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7256° N, 93.4409° W |
| ZIP code | 55372 |
| Official website | cityofpriorlake.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2752594 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prior Lake
- Shakopee3.6 mi NW
- Savage4.4 mi NE
- Credit River5.4 mi SE
- Burnsville8.4 mi E
- Eden Prairie8.6 mi N
- Bloomington9.5 mi NE
- Carver9.8 mi W
- Lakeville9.9 mi E
- Chaska10.4 mi NW
- Chanhassen10.5 mi NW
- Jordan10.7 mi SW
- Apple Valley11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prior Lake
What county is Prior Lake in?
Prior Lake is in Scott County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Prior Lake, MN?
27,617 people lived in Prior Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prior Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Prior Lake is 55372.
What is the elevation of Prior Lake?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prior Lake?
Shakopee (3.6 mi), Savage (4.4 mi), Credit River (5.4 mi), Burnsville (8.4 mi), Eden Prairie (8.6 mi).
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