Shorewood, Minnesota

Shorewood is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,783 at the 2020 census. The city is located around the southern shore of Lake Minnetonka. State Highway 7 serves as a main route.

History

Shorewood was incorporated out of Excelsior Township in 1956 to avoid annexation by neighboring municipalities.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. 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

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Template:Sronly	%±
1860	317		—
1870	335		%
1880	513		%
1890	468		%
1900	681		%
1910	898		%
1920	944		%
1930	925		%
1940	1,475		%
1950	2,467		%
1960	3,197		%
1970	4,223		%
1980	4,646		%
1990	5,917		%
2000	7,400		%
2010	7,307		%
2020	7,779		%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,307 people, 2,658 households, and 2,131 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,812 housing units at an average density of . 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

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,400 people, 2,529 households, and 2,106 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,599 housing units at an average density of . 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

Presidential election results 1960–2024

Precinct General Election Results

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2024	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.0% 2,232	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.6% 3,081	2.4% 132
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.9% 2,358	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.4% 3,177	1.7% 100
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|43.6% 2,159	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.7% 2,314	9.7% 480
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.3% 2,810	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|42.3% 2,109	1.4% 70
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.8% 2,565	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.8% 2,314	1.4% 71
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|57.1% 2,749	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.8% 2,016	1.1% 53
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.0% 2,526	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.7% 1,702	6.3% 286
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.0% 1,998	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.8% 1,522	10.2% 401
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.2% 1,641	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|30.1% 1,198	28.7% 1,144
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|61.2% 1,890	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.8% 1,198	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|61.9% 1,619	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.1% 995	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|50.8% 1.355	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.2% 939	14.0% 372
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.7% 1,317	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.3% 977	3.0% 71
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1972	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|61.5% 1,125	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|36.2% 663	2.3% 42
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.4% 928	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|43.1% 735	2.5% 42
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.1% 809	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.8% 772	0.1% 2
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.6% 952	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|34.3% 498	0.1% 1

Education

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.

External links

• City of Shorewood