City of Prior Lake, MN
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In the last 75 years, Prior Lake has evolved from a community of fewer than 400 people to a thriving, vibrant Twin Cities suburb with an estimated population of 28,133 residents as of 2022.
Source: Metropolitan Council Population Estimate Graphic
Prior Lake Population
1940 - 349
1950 - 536
1960 - 848
1970 - 4,127
1980 - 7,284
1990 - 11,482
2000 - 15,197
2010 - 22,796
2015 - 25,049
2020 - 27,617
2021 - 28,086
2022 - 28,133
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 349 |
| 1950 | 536 |
| 1960 | 848 |
| 1970 | 4,127 |
| 1980 | 7,284 |
| 1990 | 11,482 |
| 2000 | 15,917 |
| 2001 | 16,457 |
| 2002 | 17,160 |
| 2003 | 20,038 |
| 2004 | 21,286 |
| 2005 | 22,168 |
| 2006 | 22,674 |
| 2007 | 22,111 |
| 2008 | 22,917 |
| 2009 | 23,335 |
| 2010 | 22,796 |
| 2011 | 23,261 |
| 2012 | 23,754 |
| 2013 | 24,408 |
| 2014 | 24,911 |
| 2015 | 25,049 |