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Sunfish Lake

Minnesota · 522 residents (2025 est.) · 1.499 sq mi
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Sunfish Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $236,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% 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 $1,115,600. With a median age of 50.0, 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 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+6%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+16%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:522 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4434945465986491990201020202024Sunfish Lake
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$236,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,410 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,301
+27%since 2000
from $82,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−19%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,115,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+28%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(474)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian2.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(454)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(39)
Asian3.6%(19)
Other3.8%(20)
Diversity Score33.3%(178)
Diversity Score
33
+158%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−99.2 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota has about 533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota earns about $236,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunfish Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Sunfish Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $1,115,600.

How educated are people in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

About 73.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

About 1.7% of people in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunfish Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunfish Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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