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Sunfish Lake

Minnesota · 504 residents · 1.499 sq mi
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Sunfish Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $545,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 215% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

504
+10%since 1990
from 460 in 1990
1990 – 2025
336 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 307 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+11%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4434945465986491990201020202024Sunfish Lake
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$148,410
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$82,347
+60%since 1990
from $51,452 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$545,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
94.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
5.8% rent
3.7
+28%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian2.4%(11)
Diversity Score13%(60)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(474)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian2.6%(13)
Diversity Score12.9%(65)
13
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 96.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−51%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota has about 504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota earns about $148,410 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 $545,800, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

About 62.5% 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 2.4% 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 44 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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