Census tract · Scott County
Census Tract 809.03, Scott County, Minnesota
Census Tract 809.03, GEOID 27139080903, in Scott County, Minnesota, mostly within Prior Lake (83% of its census blocks). 8,723 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±650); the 2020 Census counted 8,831.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,723
±650 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,831
Median household income
$142,823
±$17,027 (90% margin)
Scott County: $119,314
Median home value
$538,600
±$52,394 (90% margin)
Scott County: $419,400
Median gross rent
$2,086
±$162 (90% margin)
Scott County: $1,568
Where is Census Tract 809.03?
Census Tract 809.03 is one of 32 census tracts in Scott County, Minnesota. It covers 10.71 square miles of land, 825 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27139080903, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Prior Lake | 83% |
| Spring Lake Township | 12% |
| Shakopee | 5% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 809.03: Tract 803.05 ($136,517), Tract 803.07 ($111,896), Tract 808.02 ($112,833), Tract 809.05 ($150,735), Tract 809.07 ($106,941) and Tract 810.01 ($158,947). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 809.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 809.03's population at 8,723 (±650) in 3,214 households; the 2020 Census counted 8,831 residents and 3,433 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 809.03 | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,723 ±650 | 28,016 |
| Households | 3,214 ±310 | 9,976 |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.16 | 2.79 |
| Housing units | 3,428 ±285 | 10,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 809.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 809.03 is 42.3 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 809.03 | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±3.4 | 39.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±3.0 pts | 25.3% |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±3.8 pts | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4% ±5.4 pts | 79.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±3.4 pts | 9.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% |
| With a disability | 7.2% ±2.2 pts | 9.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±2.3 pts | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.9% ±5.7 pts | 52.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.2% ±4.7 pts | 15.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±4.0 pts | 91.0% |
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 Census Tract 809.03 earn?
Half of the 3,214 households in Census Tract 809.03 earn less than $142,823 a year (±$17,027), against $119,314 across Scott County: 9th highest of the county's 32 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 809.03 | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,823 ±$17,027 | $134,255 |
| Mean household income | $189,626 ±$23,163 | $169,887 |
| Per capita income | $72,059 ±$8,297 | $62,573 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.6 pts | 98.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±2.5 pts | 96.0% |
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 Census Tract 809.03?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Census Tract 809.03's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $538,600 by its owner (±$52,394). The median renter pays $2,086 a month including utilities, and 59.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 809.03 | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $538,600 ±$52,394 | $450,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,086 ±$162 | $1,654 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.6% ±22.9 pts | 49.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,903 ±$301 | $2,478 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5% ±4.9 pts | 86.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5% ±4.9 pts | 13.8% |
| Housing units | 3,428 ±285 | 10,357 |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6% ±5.9 pts | 69.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.1% ±5.6 pts | 18.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 809.03 get to work?
68.5% of Census Tract 809.03's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Tract 809.03 | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4% ±4.3 pts | 73.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5% ±5.7 pts | 63.9% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±4.0 pts | 24.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±2.5 | 24.7 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
How does Census Tract 809.03 compare with the other tracts in Scott County?
Among Scott County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 809.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Scott County | In Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 32 | 1st of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 32 | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 9th of 32 | 3rd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 4th of 32 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median home value | 7th of 32 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 25 | 2nd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 16 | 1st of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 32 | 1st of 6 |
| Median age | 7th of 32 | 1st of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th of 32 | 4th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Scott County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 810.02 | 6th | $158,864±$58,352 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 809.05 | 7th | $150,735±$20,745 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 803.04 | 8th | $150,600±$25,471 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 809.03 | 9th | $142,823±$17,027 |
| Tract 811.03 | 10th | $142,130±$17,608 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 811.02 | 11th | $137,009±$20,826 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 803.05 | 12th | $136,517±$21,834 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 809.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 809.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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