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Tonka Bay

Minnesota · 1,475 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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Tonka Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,328. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $632,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 103% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,475
−5%since 2000
from 1,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+15%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Tonka Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,328
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,879 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,676
+61%since 2000
from $50,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+54%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,514)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,428)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other1.1%(16)
Diversity Score8.6%(127)
Diversity Score
9
+87%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

Tonka Bay, Minnesota has about 1,475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tonka Bay, Minnesota earns about $116,328 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 $632,400, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Tonka Bay, Minnesota?

About 56.2% 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 2.3% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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