Lakeland Shores, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lakeland Shores
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| Motto(s):
"A Special Place To Be"
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Location of the city of Lakeland Shores
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 1,072.78/sq mi (414.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55043
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-34658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395610 |
| Website | lakelandshores.govoffice.com |
Lakeland Shores is a small city located in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It's known for its peaceful setting and friendly community. The city's motto is "A Special Place To Be," which describes its quiet charm.
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Geography of Lakeland Shores
Lakeland Shores is a small city with a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). A little less than half of this area is land, and the rest is water. This means the city has some beautiful water features, likely lakes or rivers.
A main road, County 18, helps people travel through and around the city. This road connects Lakeland Shores to other nearby areas in Washington County.
Population and People
Lakeland Shores is a small community. In 2020, about 339 people lived there. The population has changed over the years, growing from just 43 people in 1950.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 43 | — | |
| 1960 | 52 | 20.9% | |
| 1970 | 72 | 38.5% | |
| 1980 | 171 | 137.5% | |
| 1990 | 291 | 70.2% | |
| 2000 | 355 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 311 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 339 | 9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Life in Lakeland Shores
In 2010, there were 311 people living in Lakeland Shores, making it a close-knit community. There were 117 households, which are like homes where families or individuals live. Most of these households were made up of married couples.
About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. The average age of people in the city was around 46.6 years old. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
More Information
You can learn more about Lakeland Shores by visiting its official website.
