Lake Shore, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lake Shore
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Location of Lake Shore
within Cass County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Incorporated (village) | 1930 |
| Incorporated (city) | March 19th, 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.00 sq mi (41.44 km2) |
| • Land | 12.68 sq mi (32.85 km2) |
| • Water | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,056 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,090 |
| • Density | 83.27/sq mi (32.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56468
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-34928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395601 |
Lake Shore is a city located in Cass County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,056 people lived there. It's part of the larger Brainerd area.
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History of Lake Shore
Lake Shore officially became a city on March 19, 1947. Before that, it was known as a village.
Geography and Location
Lake Shore covers an area of about 18.15 square miles (46.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 12.70 square miles (32.89 square kilometers). The rest, about 5.45 square miles (14.11 square kilometers), is water.
Several main roads run through the community. These include County Roads 29, 77, 78, and 107. These roads help people travel around the city and connect to other places.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 227 | — | |
| 1950 | 326 | 43.6% | |
| 1960 | 264 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 410 | 55.3% | |
| 1980 | 583 | 42.2% | |
| 1990 | 693 | 18.9% | |
| 2000 | 966 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,004 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,056 | 5.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,090 | 8.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The population of Lake Shore has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 227 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,056 people.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 1,004 people living in Lake Shore. These people lived in 451 households. The city had 1,019 housing units available.
Most of the people living in Lake Shore were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 51.5 years old. This means many adults and older people live in Lake Shore. About 17.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 23.9% of residents were 65 years or older.
More males lived in Lake Shore than females in 2010. About 52.7% of the population was male, and 47.3% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Shore (Minnesota) para niños
