Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minnetonka Beach
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Minnetonka Beach Water Tower, a city landmark
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Location of Minnetonka Beach
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Incorporated | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 1,169.16/sq mi (451.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55361
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-43270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647950 |
Minnetonka Beach is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's right on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. In 2010, about 539 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 546 residents.
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History of Minnetonka Beach
Minnetonka Beach, officially known as The Village of Minnetonka Beach, is located right on the shores of Lake Minnetonka.
Early Days and the Hotel Lafayette
This area was first part of Excelsior Township. In 1882, a big hotel called the Hotel Lafayette was built here. It was built by a railway company, the Minneapolis, Saint Paul, & Manitoba Railway, which later became part of the Great Northern Railway. This hotel was a popular spot.
Becoming an Independent Village
In 1884, Minnetonka Beach became part of Medina Township. Then, in 1894, the community officially became its own independent village.
The Lafayette Club
The Hotel Lafayette sadly burned down in 1897. After that, part of the land became home to the Lafayette Club. The first clubhouse for the Lafayette Club was built in 1900, but it also burned down in 1922. The clubhouse you see today was built in 1924.
Geography of Minnetonka Beach
Minnetonka Beach is a small city in terms of land area. Most of its total area is actually water, thanks to its location on Lake Minnetonka.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). Out of this, only about 0.47 square miles (1.21 square kilometers) is land, and the rest, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads
County Road 15 is an important route that runs through Minnetonka Beach.
Population and People
The number of people living in Minnetonka Beach has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population has changed since 1900:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 101 | — | |
| 1910 | 166 | 64.4% | |
| 1920 | 94 | −43.4% | |
| 1930 | 112 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 229 | 104.5% | |
| 1950 | 376 | 64.2% | |
| 1960 | 544 | 44.7% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 575 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 573 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 539 | −12.2% | |
| 2020 | 546 | 1.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 539 people living in Minnetonka Beach. There were 201 households, which means 201 groups of people living together in homes. Most of these (159) were families.
- The city had about 1,147 people per square mile (443 people per square kilometer) of land.
- There were 231 housing units, like houses or apartments.
- Most residents (99.3%) were White. A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from two or more races (0.4%).
- About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- In 2010, about 38.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (73.1%) were married couples living together.
- A small number of households were led by a female (3.5%) or male (2.5%) without a spouse.
- About 20.9% of households were not families.
- Around 18.9% of all households had just one person living there.
- About 7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- On average, there were 2.68 people in each household and 3.09 people in each family.
Age of Residents
- The average age of people in the city was 46.7 years.
- About 28.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 13.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 42.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
Images for kids
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The Minnetonka Beach Water Tower, an important landmark in the city.
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A map showing where Minnetonka Beach is located within Hennepin County, Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Minnetonka Beach (Minnesota) para niños
