Tonka Bay, Minnesota
City · Population 1,540 · #295 in Minnesota
About Tonka Bay
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Tonka Bay is a small town, home to 1,540 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Tonka Bay holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,638 residents per square mile.
📰 Tonka Bay News Today
- Tonka Bay Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- John Benedict Becker Sr. (Jack) Obituary | 1928 - 2026 Star Tribune · May 6
- Boutique Gym SANCTUM FITNESS Opens in Tonka Bay Lake Minnetonka Magazine · Jul 16
- Tonka Bay backs home services marketing platform Camp Digital pehub.com · Feb 26
- Records show Mike Lindell owes $48,000 in property taxes; he says he paid up minnesotareformer.com · Jul 6
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What Makes Tonka Bay Unique
- The only place in America named Tonka Bay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,540
Rank in state#295 of 855
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density1,638/sq mi
Coordinates44.9144, -93.5855