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Shorewood

Minnesota · 7,620 residents (2025 est.) · 5.31 sq mi
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#242Highest homeownership rateof 6,82393.2%#294Most educatedof 6,82672.1%#335Highest median household incomeof 6,818$171,063
The short version

Shorewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $703,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,647
+3%since 2000
from 7,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,404 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+25%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,620 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Shorewood
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(394)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(398)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(698)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(609)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.2%(398)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(901)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(1,055)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.2%(1,618)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(944)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(367)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(187)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,063
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,589 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,933
+116%since 2000
from $44,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+6%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$703,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,021 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+43.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+1%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shorewood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,194)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.9%(66)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(6,776)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(467)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other4.4%(336)
Diversity Score
26
+73%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(222)
Cuban0.5%(42)
Uruguayan0.4%(31)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Paraguayan0.1%(11)
Panamanian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(32)
Korean0.2%(14)
Ancestry
German37.1%(2,835)
English11.3%(863)
Norwegian10.9%(832)
Swedish10.7%(820)
Irish8.7%(667)
Italian6.1%(466)
French4.3%(327)
Polish3.6%(274)
Dutch3.4%(262)
American3.1%(237)
Finnish1.8%(136)
Czech1.7%(133)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.6%(124)
Welsh1.4%(106)
Arab1.2%(94)
Scottish1.1%(83)
Lebanese0.9%(72)
Russian0.9%(68)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(64)
Ukrainian0.7%(53)
Danish0.6%(45)
Slovak0.4%(32)
Hungarian0.4%(29)
British0.2%(19)
Latvian0.2%(16)
Portuguese0.2%(15)
West Indian0.2%(15)
Haitian0.2%(15)
Egyptian0.2%(14)
Croatian0.2%(12)
Slovene0.2%(12)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Nigerian0.1%(10)
Swiss0.1%(9)
Iraqi0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.4%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 96.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.6%(616)
Married69%(2,165)
Widowed3%(94)
Divorced8.4%(264)
Women 15+
Never married16.2%(488)
Married70.8%(2,137)
Widowed4.8%(146)
Divorced8.2%(247)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shorewood, Minnesota?

Shorewood, Minnesota has about 7,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shorewood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Shorewood, Minnesota earns about $171,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shorewood, Minnesota expensive?

In Shorewood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $703,200, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.

How educated are people in Shorewood, Minnesota?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shorewood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shorewood, Minnesota?

About 5.2% of people in Shorewood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shorewood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Shorewood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,804 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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