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Sunfish Lake

Minnesota · 521 residents · 1.499 sq mi
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Sunfish Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $890,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 146% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
521
+3%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4434945465986491990201020202024Sunfish Lake
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,833
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,640
+20%since 2000
from $82,347 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$890,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+72%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(472)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(25)
Asian2.1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(100)
Diversity Score
19
+49%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota has about 521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota earns about $140,833 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 $890,000.

How educated are people in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota?

About 66.6% 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 0.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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