Prior Lake City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 15917 people, 5645 households, and 4387 families residing in the city. The population density was 1178.4 people per square mile (454.98/km˛), it would be the 221st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 5791 housing units at an average density of 428.6 per square mile (165.48/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.82 persons, and the average family size was 3.17 persons. In the city Age distribution was 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 97.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 98 females. The median age was 33.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Prior Lake City was 33.4 and 33.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 15046 White, 122 Black or African American, 331 American Indian, 150 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 208 from two or more races and 53 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $75363, making its Minnesota's 32nd highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $81011, making it the 37th wealthiest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $32089, making it the 38th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Minnesota. The median income is $35196, Males have a median income of $45332 versus $25439 for females.
In 2000, 4532 pupils and students, of which 48.61% are male and 51.39% are female, 28.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.13% nursery or pri school, 7.15% kindergarten, 46.43% elementary school, 22.68% high school and 16.62% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 15917 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16124 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16322 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17007 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 18149 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 20050 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 21219 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21915 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 22395 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 23349 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 23836 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 146 | 177 | 323 |
| Kindergarten | 188 | 136 | 324 |
| Elementary school | 1080 | 1024 | 2104 |
| High school | 440 | 588 | 1028 |
| College or graduate school | 349 | 404 | 753 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake city, Minnesota | $75363 | $81011 | $32089 |
| Scott County, Minnesota | $66612 | $72212 | $26418 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |