Shorewood, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°54′03″N 93°35′21″W / 44.90083°N 93.58917°W / 44.90083; -93.58917
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Shorewood
Location of Shorewood within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Shorewood
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Area
 • Total8.15 sq mi (21.12 km2)
 • Land5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2)
 • Water2.84 sq mi (7.37 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,783
 • Density1,465.73/sq mi (565.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code27-60016
Websitewww.ci.shorewood.mn.us

Shorewood is a city nestled in the woods along on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,307 at the 2010 census.[2] The city was incorporated in 1956. Its area was originally part of the former Excelsior Township.

State Highway 7 serves as a main route.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.33 square miles (34.52 km2), of which 5.34 square miles (13.83 km2) is land and 7.99 square miles (20.69 km2) is water.[3] It includes the Lake Minnetonka islands of Spray, Shady, and part of Enchanted. These islands are more accessible from the nearby city of Mound that provides them with postal services, fire protection, and schools.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860317
18703355.7%
188051353.1%
1890468−8.8%
190068145.5%
191089831.9%
19209445.1%
1930925−2.0%
19401,47559.5%
19502,46767.3%
19603,19729.6%
19704,22332.1%
19804,64610.0%
19905,91727.4%
20007,40025.1%
20107,307−1.3%
20207,7796.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 7,307 people, 2,658 households, and 2,131 families living in the city. The population density was 1,368.4 inhabitants per square mile (528.3/km2). There were 2,812 housing units at an average density of 526.6 per square mile (203.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,658 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 7,400 people, 2,529 households, and 2,106 families living in the city. The population density was 1,393.5 inhabitants per square mile (538.0/km2). There were 2,599 housing units at an average density of 489.4 per square mile (189.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0.39% African American, 0.03% Native American, or Indian, 0.89% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 2,529 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $96,589, and the median income for a family was $104,100. Males had a median income of $68,182 versus $41,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $44,425. About 1.3% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics[edit]

Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results[6]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 41.9% 2,358 56.4% 3,177 1.7% 100
2016 43.6% 2,159 46.7% 2,314 9.7% 480
2012 56.3% 2,810 42.3% 2,109 1.4% 70
2008 51.8% 2,565 46.8% 2,314 1.4% 71
2004 57.1% 2,749 41.8% 2,016 1.1% 53
2000 56.0% 2,526 37.7% 1,702 6.3% 286
1996 51.0% 1,998 38.8% 1,522 10.2% 401
1992 41.2% 1,641 30.1% 1,198 28.7% 1,144
1988 61.2% 1,890 38.8% 1,198 0.0% 0
1984 61.9% 1,619 38.1% 995 0.0% 0
1980 50.8% 1.355 35.2% 939 14.0% 372
1976 55.7% 1,317 41.3% 977 3.0% 71
1972 61.5% 1,125 36.2% 663 2.3% 42
1968 54.4% 928 43.1% 735 2.5% 42
1964 51.1% 809 48.8% 772 0.1% 2
1960 65.6% 952 34.3% 498 0.1% 1

Education[edit]

The city of Shorewood is part of the Minnetonka Public School District. Minnewashta Elementary School is located within the city limits and is the largest elementary school in the Minnetonka District.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[dead link]
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.

External links[edit]

44°54′03″N 93°35′21″W / 44.90083°N 93.58917°W / 44.90083; -93.58917