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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tonka Bay

Minnesota · 1,547 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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Tonka Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,879. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% 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 $299,600. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 80% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,547
+5%since 1990
from 1,472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,647 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,568 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+13%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Tonka Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,879
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,222 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$50,825
+83%since 1990
from $27,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$299,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$867
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $760 in 1990
US average: $602
91.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
8.6% rent
3.5
+12%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,450)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian1.1%(16)
Diversity Score5.6%(83)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,514)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score4.6%(72)
5
−18%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.1%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 25.7 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 Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

Tonka Bay, Minnesota has about 1,547 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

The typical household in Tonka Bay, Minnesota earns about $84,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonka Bay, Minnesota expensive?

In Tonka Bay, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $299,600, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tonka Bay, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

About 2.2% of people in Tonka Bay, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonka Bay, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonka Bay, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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