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Shoreview, Minnesota
Shoreview, city, in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Shoreview had 26,906 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,921 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,714 (±100). GEOID 2759998.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,906
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,714 ±100
Median household income
$108,370
±$3,822 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$383,700
±$12,100 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,661
±$161 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Shoreview and what county is it in?
Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It covers 10.8 square miles of land, 2,500 residents per square mile in 2020.
Shoreview is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shoreview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,906 people lived in Shoreview on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 26,921 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,714 (±100).
| Measure | Shoreview | Ramsey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,714 ±100 | 542,945 | no clear change |
| Households | 11,340 ±360 | 221,327 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.07 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,580 ±373 | 233,870 | no clear change |
Shoreview's population since 2000
From 25,924 in 2000 to 26,906 in 2025: up 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shoreview as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shoreview?
The median resident of Shoreview is 43.6 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.8%. 10.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shoreview | Ramsey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±1.7 | 36.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±1.6 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% ±1.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.9 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9% ±2.9 pts | 57.9% | −7.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2% ±2.0 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±0.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.2% ±2.7 pts | 45.6% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.7% ±2.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±2.4 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shoreview earn?
Half of Shoreview's 11,340 households earn less than $108,370 a year (±$3,822), against $81,568 in Ramsey County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $114,240 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shoreview | Ramsey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,370 ±$3,822 | $81,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $145,218 ±$13,140 | $112,592 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,360 ±$4,685 | $46,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.8% ±3.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±0.7 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±1.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shoreview?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Shoreview's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $383,700 by its owner (±$12,100). The median renter pays $1,661 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shoreview | Ramsey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $383,700 ±$12,100 | $326,600 | +$44,275 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 ±$161 | $1,329 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±7.1 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,146 ±$86 | $1,975 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±2.6 pts | 60.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±2.6 pts | 39.4% | – |
| Housing units | 11,580 ±373 | 233,870 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0% ±2.9 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shoreview building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units in Shoreview in 2025 (35 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shoreview work and get to work?
70.4% of Shoreview's workers drive alone and 20.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Shoreview | Ramsey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±2.3 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4% ±2.9 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.6% ±2.8 pts | 20.5% | +15.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±1.1 | 21.4 min | −2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shoreview?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Shoreview (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,663 (Tract 407.04) to $168,594 (Tract 407.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 407.04Ramsey County | 5,537 | $79,663 |
| Tract 407.06Ramsey County | 5,258 | $168,594 |
| Tract 407.07Ramsey County | 4,413 | $108,036 |
| Tract 407.08Ramsey County | 4,002 | $109,327 |
| Tract 407.05Ramsey County | 3,847 | $99,201 |
| Tract 407.09Ramsey County | 3,657 | $113,576 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shoreview) · Census block assignment files
How does Shoreview compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shoreview is the 1,486th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Shoreview ranks 148th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 369th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 562 |
| Median household income | 148th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 57th | 562 |
| Median home value | 153rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 316th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 559 |
| Median age | 202nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 321st | 561 |
| Work from home | 88th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 339th | 562 |
Shoreview's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Shoreview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shoreview?
5 of the 57 figures for Shoreview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shoreview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Shoreview.