Olmsted County, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 124,277 people, 47,807 households, and 32,317 families residing in the county. The population density
was 190 people per square mile (73/km²). There were 49,422 housing units at an average density of 76 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.33% White
, 2.68% Black
or African American
, 0.26% Native American
, 4.27% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.92% from other races
, and 1.51% from two or more races. 2.38% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 33.7% were of German, 16.1% Norwegian, 8.0% Irish
and 5.2% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 47,807 households out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples
living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 32.20% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $51,316, and the median income for a family was $61,610. Males had a median income of $40,196 versus $29,994 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $24,939. About 3.80% of families and 6.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
† Chatfield is in both Olmsted and Fillmore County
.
‡ Pine Island is mainly in Goodhue County
but extends into Olmsted County.
Census
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of 2000, there were 124,277 people, 47,807 households, and 32,317 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 190 people per square mile (73/km²). There were 49,422 housing units at an average density of 76 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.33% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.68% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.92% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.51% from two or more races. 2.38% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 33.7% were of German, 16.1% Norwegian, 8.0% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.2% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 47,807 households out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 32.20% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $51,316, and the median income for a family was $61,610. Males had a median income of $40,196 versus $29,994 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $24,939. About 3.80% of families and 6.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Salem Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota Salem Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota. The population was 1,061 at the 2000 census. The township hall is located at the intersection of County Road 25 and County Road 3 at a place known as Salem Corners.-Geography:... |
Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota Douglas is a small unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It is about two miles from the large city of Rochester. It is based along County Road 14 and County Road 3. The Douglas State Trail is named after Douglas. The trail goes from Rochester to Douglas to Pine Island. When the... Pleasant Grove, Minnesota Pleasant Grove is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is located on Olmsted County Highway 1 south of Interstate 90 between Rochester and Stewartville.... Potsdam, Minnesota Potsdam is an unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is located on Minnesota State Highway 247. It is near the border of Olmsted County and Wabasha County.... |
Simpson, Minnesota Simpson is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is located on Olmsted County Highway 1 just north of Interstate 90 between Rochester and Stewartville.... |
† Chatfield is in both Olmsted and Fillmore County
Fillmore County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,122 people, 8,228 households, and 5,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 8,908 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
.
‡ Pine Island is mainly in Goodhue County
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 46,183. Its county seat is Red Wing. Nearly all of Prairie Island Indian Community is within the county.-History:...
but extends into Olmsted County.