Demographics
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Lakeville is a thriving city with the ideal combination of historic charm and modern convenience comprised of family-oriented neighborhoods, vibrant commercial and industrial businesses, and successful community partnerships. Encompassing 38 square miles, the community offers a well-balanced atmosphere of planned development and managed growth.
Lakeville combines a peaceful and safe small-town atmosphere with the convenience of easy access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Abundant housing options, an historic downtown, excellent schools, a bustling arts center and a wide variety of recreational opportunities add to the community spirit and exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents.
With a population of 77,971* Lakeville has an active and growing business community, with over 1,600 businesses. Opportunities abound for commercial development to provide goods and services to our growing population.
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Additional demographic information is available from the Metropolitan Council's Lakeville community profile.
- Daytime population: approximately 59,500^^
- Unemployment rate in Lakeville: 2.1%**
- Number of businesses in Lakeville: 1,614^
- Number of jobs in Lakeville: 21,460^
- ISD 194 student enrollment: 12,021***
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
**Source: MN DEED, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
*** Source: Lakeville Area Schools - ISD 194
^Source: MN DEED, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
^^Source: U.S. Census Bureau Commuter-adjusted Population Estimate
Top Employers
| Business | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent School District #194 | Public school district | |
| Hy-Vee | Grocery store | |
| Hearthside Food Solutions | Food manufacturing | |
| BTD Manufacturing | Metal fabrication | |
| City of Lakeville | Municipal government | |
| Post Consumer Brands | Headquarters | |
| John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. | Food manufacturing | |
| Amazon XL Fulfillment Center | Warehouse & distribution | |
| Buddy's Kitchen | Food manufacturing | |
| Menasha Corp. | Corrugated packaging materials | |
| Hearth & Home Technologies (HQ) Stellar Hearth (manufacturing) Outdoor GreatRoom Company |
Headquarters & fireplace manufacturing | |
| Uponor | Warehouse & distribution (plumbing products) | |
| FedEx Freight | Trucking/delivery | |
| QA1 Precision Products, Inc. | Auto parts manufacturing |