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1 History  





2 Geography  



2.1  Major highways  





2.2  Adjacent counties  







3 Demographics  



3.1  2010  





3.2  2000  







4 Government and Politics  





5 Communities  



5.1  Cities  





5.2  Townships  





5.3  Census-designated place  





5.4  Other unincorporated communities  





5.5  Ghost town  







6 Largest Cities in Wright County  





7 See also  





8 References  





9 External links  














Wright County, Minnesota: Difference between revisions






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== Communities ==

== Communities ==



===Cities==

===Cities===

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* [[Albertville, Minnesota|Albertville]]

* [[Annandale, Minnesota|Annandale]]

* [[Buffalo, Minnesota|Buffalo]] (county seat)

* [[Clearwater, Minnesota|Clearwater]]

* [[Cokato, Minnesota|Cokato]]

* [[Dayton, Minnesota|Dayton]]

* [[Delano, Minnesota|Delano]]

* [[Hanover, Minnesota|Hanover]]

* [[Howard Lake, Minnesota|Howard Lake]]

* [[Maple Lake, Minnesota|Maple Lake]]

* [[Monticello, Minnesota|Monticello]]

* [[Montrose, Minnesota|Montrose]]

* [[Otsego, Minnesota|Otsego]]

* [[Rockford, Minnesota|Rockford]]

* [[South Haven, Minnesota|South Haven]]

* [[St. Michael, Minnesota|St. Michael]]

* [[Waverly, Minnesota|Waverly]]

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===Townships===

===Townships===


Revision as of 17:38, 2 December 2020

Wright County
Howard Lake City Hall
Map of Minnesota highlighting Wright County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°11′N 93°58′W / 45.18°N 93.97°W / 45.18; -93.97
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedFebruary 20, 1855[1]
Named forSilas Wright
SeatBuffalo
Largest citySt. Michael
Area
 • Total714 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Land661 sq mi (1,710 km2)
 • Water53 sq mi (140 km2)  7.4%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total124,700
 • Estimate 
(2020)
140,852
 • Density206/sq mi (80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.co.wright.mn.us

Wright County is a county in the East Central part of the U.S. stateofMinnesota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 124,700.[2] Its county seatisBuffalo.[3] The county was founded in 1855. Wright County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. In terms of population, Wright County is the tenth-largest county in Minnesota and the second-fastest growing.

History

The county was established in 1855, and was named for New York politician Silas Wright.[4] The first county seat was Monticello; in 1868 the county seat was changed to Buffalo. Most of the area's first settlers were of German and Swedish origin. The county's population in 1860 was 3,729; in 1875, it was 13,775.[5]

The 1998 thriller A Simple Plan was set in Wright County, though it does not mention a specific town.

Geography

Soils of Wright County[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has an area of 714 square miles (1,850 km2), of which 661 square miles (1,710 km2) is land and 53 square miles (140 km2) (7.4%) is water.[7] The terrain is undulating and contains numerous small lakes. The county is bounded on the northeast by the Mississippi River.[5] Wright is one of 17 Minnesota savanna region counties with more savanna soils than either prairie or forest soils, and one of only two Minnesota counties where savanna soils make up more than 75% of the county area (the other is Hennepin County).

Soils of Lake Maria State Park

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 12
  • U.S. Highway 52 (runs hidden with I-94)
  • Minnesota State Highway 24
  • Minnesota State Highway 25
  • Minnesota State Highway 55
  • Minnesota State Highway 101
  • Minnesota State Highway 241
  • Adjacent counties


    Demographics

    Historical population
    CensusPop.Note
    18603,729
    18709,457153.6%
    188018,10491.4%
    189024,16433.5%
    190029,15720.7%
    191028,082−3.7%
    192028,6852.1%
    193027,119−5.5%
    194027,5501.6%
    195027,7160.6%
    196029,9358.0%
    197038,93330.1%
    198058,68150.7%
    199068,71017.1%
    200089,98631.0%
    2010124,70038.6%
    2020 (est.)140,852[8]13.0%
    US Decennial Census[9]
    1790–1960[10] 1900–1990[11]
    1990–2000[12] 2010–2019[2]

    Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 census data

    2010

    The ethnic makeup of the county, according to the 2010 United States Census, was the following:

    2000

    As of the 2000 census, there were 89,986 people, 31,465 households, and 23,913 families in the county. The population density was 136 people per square mile (53/km2). There were 34,355 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.85% White, 0.26% BlackorAfrican American, 0.28% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were HispanicorLatino of any race. 42.3% were of German, 11.9% Norwegian, 7.4% Swedish and 6.6% Irish ancestry.

    There were 31465 households, out of which 42.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.50% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.00% were non-families. 18.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.

    The county population contained 31.10% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 19.90% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% over age 64. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.90 males.

    The median income for a household in the county was $53,945, and the median income for a family was $60,940. Males had a median income of $40,630 versus $28,201 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,844. About 3.60% of families and 4.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.50% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

    Government and Politics

    Presidential election results
    Presidential elections results[13]
    Year Republican Democratic Third parties
    2016 62.2% 43,274 29.2% 20,334 8.6% 6,010
    2012 59.7% 40,466 38.0% 25,741 2.4% 1,609
    2008 57.6% 37,779 40.2% 26,343 2.2% 1,456
    2004 60.8% 36,176 38.0% 22,618 1.2% 740
    2000 55.0% 23,861 38.7% 16,762 6.3% 2,743
    1996 37.9% 13,224 44.6% 15,542 17.5% 6,108
    1992 33.1% 11,650 35.5% 12,465 31.4% 11,045
    1988 50.7% 14,987 48.0% 14,177 1.3% 379
    1984 54.8% 15,399 44.5% 12,486 0.7% 205
    1980 45.5% 12,293 45.9% 12,383 8.6% 2,315
    1976 39.7% 9,314 57.0% 13,379 3.3% 771
    1972 51.6% 9,996 44.9% 8,695 3.6% 695
    1968 40.1% 6,321 55.8% 8,793 4.1% 639
    1964 38.6% 5,476 61.2% 8,687 0.2% 22
    1960 52.6% 7,180 47.2% 6,452 0.2% 26
    1956 59.4% 7,257 40.5% 4,944 0.1% 12
    1952 64.6% 8,089 34.9% 4,373 0.5% 62
    1948 49.5% 5,589 48.9% 5,523 1.6% 185
    1944 65.0% 6,961 34.3% 3,678 0.7% 72
    1940 67.0% 8,297 32.3% 3,993 0.7% 87
    1936 36.0% 4,087 47.3% 5,363 16.8% 1,901
    1932 31.5% 3,406 66.5% 7,205 2.0% 219
    1928 56.6% 6,011 42.2% 4,483 1.2% 132
    1924 47.5% 4,349 6.2% 567 46.3% 4,235
    1920 79.5% 7,013 14.7% 1,299 5.8% 508
    1916 52.2% 2,683 44.0% 2,262 3.7% 191
    1912 19.4% 837 30.9% 1,333 49.6% 2,139
    1908 63.5% 2,820 31.4% 1,396 5.1% 226
    1904 75.0% 3,183 20.3% 860 4.7% 199
    1900 60.7% 3,153 36.4% 1,888 2.9% 152
    1896 59.4% 3,312 38.9% 2,172 1.7% 95
    1892 48.6% 2,271 39.1% 1,829 12.3% 577
    County Board of Commissioners[14]
    Position Name District Next Election
    Commissioner Christine Husom District 1 2022
    Commissioner Darek Vetsch District 2 2020
    Commissioner Mark Daleiden District 3 2022
    Commissioner Michael Potter District 4 2020
    Commissioner Charles Borrell District 5 2020
    State Legislature (2018-2020)
    Position Name Affiliation District
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Andrew Mathews [15] Republican District 15
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Scott Newman[16] Republican District 18
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Bruce Anderson[17] Republican District 29
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Mary Kiffmeyer[18] Republican District 30
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Shane Mekeland[19] Republican District 15B
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Dean Erdahl[20] Republican District 18A
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Joe McDonald[21] Republican District 29A
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Marion O'Neill[22] Republican District 29B
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Eric Lucero[23] Republican District 30B
    U.S. Congress (2018-2020)
    Position Name Affiliation District
    style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (United States)/meta/color" |  House of Representatives Tom Emmer[24] Republican 6th
    style="background-color:Template:Democratic Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Amy Klobuchar[25] Democrat N/A
    style="background-color:Template:Democratic Party (United States)/meta/color" |  Senate Tina Smith[26] Democrat N/A

    Communities

    Cities

  • Annandale
  • Buffalo (county seat)
  • Clearwater
  • Cokato
  • Dayton
  • Delano
  • Hanover
  • Howard Lake
  • Maple Lake
  • Monticello
  • Montrose
  • Otsego
  • Rockford
  • South Haven
  • St. Michael
  • Waverly
  • Townships

  • Buffalo
  • Chatham
  • Clearwater
  • Cokato
  • Corinna
  • Franklin
  • French Lake
  • Maple Lake
  • Marysville
  • Middleville
  • Monticello
  • Rockford
  • Silver Creek
  • Southside
  • Stockholm
  • Victor
  • Woodland
  • Census-designated place

    Other unincorporated communities

  • Albright
  • Enfield
  • French Lake
  • Hasty
  • Highland
  • Knapp
  • Oster
  • Rassat
  • Rice Lake
  • Smith Lake
  • Stockholm
  • West Albion
  • Ghost town

    Largest Cities in Wright County

    2019 Rank City 2010 Census 2019 Estimate[27] Percent Increase
    1 St. Michael 16,399 18,204 +11.01%
    2 Otsego 13,571 18,113 +33.47%
    3 Buffalo 15,453 16,442 +6.40%
    4 Monticello 12,759 13,824 +8.35%
    5 Albertville 7,044 7,539 +7.03%
    6 Delano 5,464 6,302 +15.34%
    7 Rockford 4,316 4,515 +4.61%
    8 Annandale 3,228 3,517 +8.95%
    9 Hanover 2,938 3,507 +19.37%
    10 Montrose 2,847 3,317 +16.51%
    11 Cokato 2,694 2,747 +1.97%

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  • ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  • ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  • ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 586.
  • ^ a b Ripley, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). "Wright. I. A central county of Minnesota" . The American Cyclopædia.
  • ^ Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota: Self. pp. 49–52. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2.
  • ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  • ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.}
  • ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  • ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  • ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  • ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  • ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
  • ^ "Board of Commissioners | Wright County, MN - Official Website". www.co.wright.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  • ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "Rep. Shane Mekeland (15B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  • ^ "Rep. Dean Urdahl (18A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "Rep. Joe McDonald (29A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "Rep. Marion O'Neill (29B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "Rep. Eric Lucero (30B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  • ^ "Congressman Tom Emmer". Congressman Tom Emmer. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  • ^ "U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar". www.klobuchar.senate.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  • ^ "Home". Senator Tina Smith. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  • ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2010-2019". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
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