Polk County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density
was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.18% White
, 0.33% Black
or African American
, 1.30% Native American
, 0.30% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 2.57% from other races
, and 1.30% from two or more races. 4.79% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 41.7% were of Norwegian, 19.7% German and 5.8% French
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 12,070 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% were married couples
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,105, and the median income for a family was $44,310. Males had a median income of $31,472 versus $21,535 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,279. About 7.30% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.30% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.18% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.33% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.30% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.57% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.30% from two or more races. 4.79% 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. 41.7% were of Norwegian, 19.7% German and 5.8% French
French people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
Marriage
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living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,105, and the median income for a family was $44,310. Males had a median income of $31,472 versus $21,535 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,279. About 7.30% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.30% of those under age 18 and 10.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Chester Township, Polk County, Minnesota Chester Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'.-Geography:The township is located near geocoordinates 47.808N, 95.775W.... Eden Township, Polk County, Minnesota Eden Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Garfield Township, Polk County, Minnesota Garfield Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
Hubbard Township, Polk County, Minnesota Hubbard Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 83 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Liberty Township, Polk County, Minnesota Liberty Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 144 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Northland Township, Polk County, Minnesota Northland Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. According to the 2000 census the population was 196.-Geography:... Parnell Township, Polk County, Minnesota Parnell Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 87 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Woodside Township, Polk County, Minnesota Woodside Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 514 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
Cisco, Minnesota Cisco is a place name for the remnants of a former unincorporated community located along the Soo Line Railroad and US 59 in the NW 1/4 of Section 11 of Badger Township, 149 North, Range 42 West, in Polk County, United States, approximately four miles north of the city of Erskine, and about the... Dugdale, Minnesota Dugdale is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located east of Crookston and south of Red Lake Falls on Minnesota State Highway 32.... Russia Township, Minnesota Russia Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the 'Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The townsite of Greenview is located within township... Maple Bay, Minnesota Maple Bay is an unincorporated community in Godfrey Township,in central Polk County, Minnesota, United States. A community of second homes and cabins, it lies on the west end of Maple Lake, approximately 6 miles west of Erskine.... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Polk County, Minnesota