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Demographic Analysis of Silver Lake, Minnesota (Zip Code 55381): Population Density and Housing Data from 2010 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Population Density
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Demographics
Population
Population Density
This study examines the demographic characteristics of Silver Lake, Minnesota, zip code 55381, based on population and housing data from 2010 to 2022.
The population density in 2022 was 43.54 people per square mile, indicating a rural area. This low density suggests a landscape with residences spread across large land parcels. The area likely features agricultural activities and a lifestyle connected to the natural environment.
Population figures between 2010 and 2022 remained relatively stable, ranging from approximately 1,900 to 2,100 residents. This stability indicates minimal urban development or significant demographic changes over the decade. A slight population decline from 2,072 in 2019 to 1,849 in 2022 was observed.
The estimated 708 housing units for the 2022 population, distributed across 42.47 square miles, further confirms the area's rural character. This equates to approximately 16.7 housing units per square mile, indicating very low-density residential development.
The lifestyle in this area likely includes high levels of privacy, reliance on personal transportation, focus on outdoor activities, limited access to urban amenities, and a community-oriented social structure.
The consistent low population density over the years suggests minimal pressure for urbanization or suburban expansion in this area. Development activity, if present, is likely small-scale and consistent with the rural character of the region.
In conclusion, the data indicates a stable, sparsely populated rural community where residents have expansive personal space and a lifestyle closely tied to the land and natural environment. The area has maintained its rural character over the observed period.
