Silver Bay
City in Lake County, Minnesota
Silver Bay is a city in Lake County, Minnesota, with 1,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beaver Bay, 2.9 miles SW.
- 1,857residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 243 / sq mipopulation density
- 55601ZIP code
About Silver Bay
Silver Bay is a city in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,857 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the largest population center in a natural tourism area which includes Tettegouche State Park and the Split Rock Lighthouse. While Silver Bay is a port along Lake Superior for iron ore, it does not have taconite mining facilities of its own. However, the town does have a processing plant ran by Cleveland-Cliffs.
The North Shore National Scenic Drive runs through town.
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Living in Silver Bay
- Median household income
- $69,489
- Median home value
- $158,900
- Median rent
- $1,140/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Silver Bay had 1,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 243 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silver Bay at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.63 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2933° N, 91.2768° W |
| ZIP code | 55601 |
| Official website | silverbay.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2760250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silver Bay
- Beaver Bay2.9 mi SW
- Finland9.6 mi N
- Two Harbors26.1 mi SW
- Cornucopia, WI31.2 mi S
- Herbster, WI31.2 mi S
- Knife River33.7 mi SW
- Port Wing, WI36.1 mi S
- Lutsen37.9 mi NE
- Babbitt38.9 mi NW
- Bayfield, WI39.2 mi SE
- Washburn, WI46.1 mi SE
- Iron River, WI49.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Bay
What county is Silver Bay in?
Silver Bay is in Lake County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Silver Bay, MN?
1,857 people lived in Silver Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silver Bay, MN?
The ZIP code of Silver Bay is 55601.
What is the elevation of Silver Bay?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silver Bay?
Beaver Bay (2.9 mi), Finland (9.6 mi), Two Harbors (26.1 mi), Cornucopia (31.2 mi), Herbster (31.2 mi).
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