Shorewood, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shorewood
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Location of Shorewood
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.15 sq mi (21.12 km2) |
| • Land | 5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2) |
| • Water | 2.84 sq mi (7.37 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,783 |
| • Density | 1,465.73/sq mi (565.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-60016 |
Shorewood is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a lovely place to live, especially because it is right next to Lake Minnetonka. In 2010, about 7,307 people lived there. A main road called State Highway 7 helps people travel in and out of the city.
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Shorewood's Location and Land
Shorewood is a city with a mix of land and water. It covers about 13.33 square miles (34.52 square kilometers) in total. A big part of this area, about 7.99 square miles (20.69 square kilometers), is water. This is because the city is located on Lake Minnetonka.
Shorewood also includes some islands in Lake Minnetonka. These are called Spray Island, Shady Island, and part of Enchanted Island. Even though these islands are part of Shorewood, they are easier to reach from a nearby city called Mound. Mound helps the island residents with things like mail, fire protection, and schools.
How Many People Live in Shorewood?
The number of people living in Shorewood has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown since 1860:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 317 | — | |
| 1870 | 335 | 5.7% | |
| 1880 | 513 | 53.1% | |
| 1890 | 468 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 681 | 45.5% | |
| 1910 | 898 | 31.9% | |
| 1920 | 944 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 925 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,475 | 59.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,467 | 67.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,197 | 29.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,223 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,646 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,917 | 27.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,400 | 25.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,307 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,779 | 6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Shorewood's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 7,307 people living there. There were 2,658 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people in Shorewood were White (95.8%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average age of people in Shorewood was about 45 years old. About 27.1% of the residents were under 18, meaning there are many kids and teens in the city!
Schools in Shorewood
Shorewood is part of the Minnetonka Public School District. This district helps manage the schools in the area. One important school, Minnewashta Elementary School, is located right within Shorewood. It is the biggest elementary school in the entire Minnetonka District.
See also
In Spanish: Shorewood (Minnesota) para niños
