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Thomson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Thomson Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,003 as of the 2010 census. Thomson Township took its name from the city of Thomson.

Interstate 35 and Carlton County Road 61 are two of the main routes in the township.

The community of Esko is located within Thomson Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.9 mi$2$ (103.3 km$2$), of which 39.7 mi$2$ (102.7 km$2$) is land and 0.2 mi$2$ (0.6 km$2$) (0.63%) is water.

The east quarter of the city of Scanlon and the north three-quarters of the city of Thomson are located within Thomson Township geographically but are separate entities.

The Saint Louis River flows through at the western edge of Thomson Township.

The Midway River and Crystal Creek both flow through Thomson Township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Esko
 * Harney

Major highway

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35

Lakes

 * Forbay Lake – vast majority of the lake located within the township

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Thomson Township :

 * Solway Township, St. Louis County (north)
 * Midway Township, St. Louis County (east)
 * Twin Lakes Township (southwest)
 * Brevator Township, St. Louis County (northwest)
 * The city of Cloquet (west)

Jay Cooke State Park is to the immediate south of Thomson Township.

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries, Finnish Apostolic, Saint Matthew's and Thomson, which are all still in use today and one cemetery that is no longer platted, the Pioneer Cemetery at Jay Cooke State Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,361 people, 1,527 households, and 1,244 families residing in the township. The population density was 110.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,555 housing units at an average density of 39.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.89% White, 0.21% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.02% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population. 26.0% were of Finnish, 13.5% Norwegian, 11.1% Swedish and 6.5% Irish ancestry.

There were 1,527 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,026, and the median income for a family was $58,977. Males had a median income of $44,547 versus $25,270 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,045. About 3.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Twin Lakes Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,912 as of the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 44.8 square miles (116.1 km$2$), of which 42.8 square miles (110.7 km$2$) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.3 km$2$) (4.57%) is water.

The city of Carlton is located within Twin Lakes Township geographically but is a separate entity.

Black Bear Casino Resort is located within the northern portion of Twin Lakes Township.

Unincorporated communities

 * Iverson
 * Otter Creek
 * Scotts Corner

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-35.svg|20px]] Interstate 35
 * [[Image:MN-45.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 45
 * [[Image:MN-210.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 210

Lakes

 * Chub Lake
 * Hay Lake
 * Lac La Belle Lake
 * Lost Lake
 * Venoah Lake – formerly Mink Lake

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Twin Lakes Township :

 * Thomson Township (northeast)
 * Silver Brook Township (east)
 * Blackhoof Township (south)
 * Mahtowa Township (southwest)
 * Atkinson Township (west)
 * Perch Lake Township (northwest)
 * The city of Cloquet (north)
 * The city of Carlton (east-northeast)
 * The city of Wrenshall (east)

History
"Twin Lakes Township was named for its two small lakes in section 36, on the first road laid out from St. Paul, through Chisago and Pine counties, to the head of Lake Superior. A map of Minnesota in 1856, by Silas Chapman, shows this road with a small settlement named Twin Lakes, which was the only locality indicated as having inhabitants in Carlton County." - from Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, volume XVII.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,912 people, 681 households, and 555 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.7 PD/sqmi. There were 715 housing units at an average density of 16.7/sq mi (6.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.40% White, 0.52% African American, 2.04% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population. 21.8% were of German, 18.4% Swedish, 13.7% Norwegian and 11.6% Finnish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 681 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,565, and the median income for a family was $54,118. Males had a median income of $40,526 versus $30,114 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,265. About 4.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Wrenshall, Minnesota

Wrenshall is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It was originally a brickyard. The population was 428 at the 2020 census. Wrenshall is located just south of Jay Cooke State Park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 sqmi, all land.

Wrenshall is located nine miles southeast of the city of Cloquet; and 25 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.

Carlton County Roads 1, 4, and 18 are three of the main routes in Wrenshall.

State Highways 45 and 210 at nearby Carlton are four miles north of Wrenshall. State Highway 23 at Silver Brook Township is 2.5 miles east of Wrenshall.

Access from nearby Interstate 35 to Wrenshall is via two different locations. State Highways 45 or 210 exits to County Road 1 at Carlton is one alternative; or the County Road 4 exit at nearby Mahtowa is the other.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 399 people, 154 households, and 114 families living in the city. The population density was 266.0 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 106.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 1.8% Native American, and 2.3% from two or more races.

There were 154 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% 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 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 308 people, 111 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 204.3 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 79.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.43% White, 2.27% Native American, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population. 21.1% were of German, 20.7% Norwegian, 11.3% Finnish, 10.9% Polish and 10.5% Swedish ancestry.

There were 111 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,643, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,510. None of the families and 2.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Wrenshall is served by the Wrenshall School District. The school’s mascot is the wren. Mostly all sports are now combined with Carlton and are now going by the Carlton Wrenshall raptors.

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Wrenshall Township, Carlton County, Minnesota

Wrenshall Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census. Wrenshall Township was named for C. C. Wrenshall, a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.9 square miles (98.1 km$2$), all land.

Unincorporated communities

 * Pleasant Valley

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-23.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 23

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Wrenshall Township :

 * Silver Brook Township (north)
 * The city of Wrenshall (north)
 * Holyoke Township (south)
 * Blackhoof Township (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 128 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.6 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 3.8/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 92.94% White, 0.92% African American, 1.23% Native American, 1.23% Asian, and 3.68% from two or more races.

There were 128 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,219, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,067. About 2.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 23.8% of those 65 and older.


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Wright, Minnesota

Wright is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in Wright.

Wright is located 28 miles west of Cloquet. Wright is located 6 miles west of Cromwell; and 47 miles west-southwest of Duluth.

History
A post office called Wright has been in operation since 1892. The city was named for George Burdick Wright, a land agent.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 sqmi, all land.

The boundary line between Carlton and Aitkin counties is nearby. The boundary line between Carlton and Saint Louis counties is also near Wright.

Festival
There is an annual festival called "Wrong Days in Wright" on the third weekend in July.

The festival includes:
 * Steak fry, fireworks and teen dance on Friday.
 * Parade, smorgasbord, mixed doubles softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, craft show, and adult dance on Saturday.
 * Pancake breakfast on Sunday morning.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 52 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 81.9 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 40.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 93 people, 42 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 60.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 28.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White and 1.08% from two or more races. 23.7% were of German, 22.6% Swedish, 15.1% Finnish, 8.6% Irish and 7.5% Lithuanian ancestry.

There were 42 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,715. None of the families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older.

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Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Benton Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 939 as of the 2000 census.

History
Benton Township was organized in 1858, and named for Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.58%) is water.

The city of Cologne is located entirely within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Township 115 North, Range 25 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Bachman Lake
 * Barlous Lake
 * Hoefkin Lake (vast majority)
 * Maria Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Meuwissen Lake (west edge)
 * Myers Lake
 * Rice Lake (vast majority)
 * Winkler Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Waconia Township (north)
 * Laketown Township (northeast)
 * Dahlgren Township (east)
 * San Francisco Township (southeast)
 * Hancock Township (south)
 * Washington Lake Township, Sibley County (southwest)
 * Young America Township (west)
 * Camden Township (northwest)

Unincorporated communities

 * Bongards
 * Gotha

Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Cologne United Methodist, Saint Bernard, Saint John's United Church of Christ, Snapsburg and Zion Lutheran Church.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 212 (MN).svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 212
 * [[Image:MN-5.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 5

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 939 people, 307 households, and 249 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.6 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 9.2/sq mi (3.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.47% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.11% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 307 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,574, and the median income for a family was $63,839. Males had a median income of $38,173 versus $28,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,652. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Camden Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Camden Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 955 as of the 2000 census.

History
Camden Township was organized in 1859, and probably named after Camden, New Jersey.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.79%) is water.

The southwest quarter of the city of Mayer and the entire city of New Germany are located within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Township 116 North, Range 26 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Baylor Lake
 * Berliner Lake
 * Eagle Lake
 * Smith Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Hollywood Township (north)
 * Waconia Township (east)
 * Benton Township (southeast)
 * Young America Township (south)
 * Helen Township, McLeod County (southwest)
 * Bergen Township, McLeod County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains two cemeteries: Crow River and Saint Mark.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 955 people, 316 households, and 269 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.2 PD/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White, 0.73% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,563, and the median income for a family was $62,188. Males had a median income of $35,714 versus $31,058 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,502. About 2.2% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Carver, Minnesota

Carver is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States along the banks of the Minnesota River. The city is named after early explorer Jonathan Carver. The downtown area is home to the Carver Historic District, a nationally recognized collection of historically significant local buildings.

The population was 3,724 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.18 sqmi, of which 4.00 sqmi is land and 0.18 sqmi is water.

U.S. Highway 212 serves as a main route in the area.

Early history
Ten thousand years ago, the Glacial River Warren flowed through the area and left deposits of clay, sand, gravel, and fine silt soils as well as the Minnesota River. Carver and the surrounding Minnesota River Valley were occupied by a Native American, pre-Columbian Woodland Culture from approximately 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1850. In 1834, there was a Wahpeton village at the present-day location of Carver, led by Chief Mazomaini; early maps indicate it was located on either side of the mouth of Carver Creek where it meets the Minnesota River.

Pierre-Charles Le Sueur became the first European to navigate the Minnesota River, and between 1683 and 1700 made explorations of the region on behalf of King Louis XIV of France. In 1766, Jonathan Carver explored the area on behalf of the British Empire, and made maps as he searched for a western water route that flowed across North America to the Pacific Ocean. He named a small branch flowing into the Minnesota River "Carver's River", strongly correlated to the Carver Creek of today. In 1805, French trader Jean-Baptiste Faribault established the Little Rapids trading post just upriver of present-day Carver; the post, on behalf of the Northwest Fur Company, was visited by Voyageurs, Coureur des bois, Dakota Indians, and Christian missionaries.

Boomtown
The 1851 Treaty of Traverse de Sioux, signed between the Dakota and the U.S. Government, legally opened the area to white settlers. Before the Treaty was fully ratified, Axel Jorgenson, an immigrant from Fredrikshald, Norway, settled in the area by 1852 as a sooner. Jorgenson laid claim to 415 acre that would become Carver. He called the area Lukenborg (or Luksenborg), but called it Fulton. In order to augment his barge transport business, to and from St. Paul, he opened a cheap hotel, the Hotel Luksenborg.

A land boom in the 1850s led to widespread speculation along key river locations. Carver's position between navigable sections of the Minnesota River, as well as Carver and Spring Creeks, was an ideal location for a steamboat and barge terminal for transferring cargo. In 1854, Jorgenson sold his claim to the Carver Land Company, a group of seven speculators, who planned to plat and develop a town. Among the investors were Alexander Ramsey, the former Territorial Governor, and Levi Griffin, the first sheriff of Carver County. Ramsey was responsible for naming the town Carver. The Town of Carver was platted in 1857 and lots were divided up among the seven according to their investment.

By 1855, Carver already had a tailor, a hotel, a boarding house, a building designer, a carpenter, a livery stable, a blacksmith, two shoemakers, and a general store. When the town was platted in 1857, it already had 35 buildings; the school district was established the same year and was known as Minnesota School District #1 for a century. Also during this period, the steamboat The Antelope was making daily round trips between Carver and St. Paul, a one-way river run of 32 mi. Steamboats brought passengers and immigrants, who rapidly opened up the surrounding area to settlement by farmers who could buy land from the U. S. government for $1.25 an acre, as well as the supplies needed to grow these settlements.

The Panic of 1857 caused many frontier settlements to collapse. One such community, Louisville, located directly across the Minnesota River in present-day Louisville Township, collapsed and many of its buildings were moved to Carver. In 1858 Carver had a small gold rush when gold was purportedly found in Spring Creek. By 1860, immigrants who had previously come from the Eastern U.S. were supplanted by those from Sweden and Germany.

The Dakota War of 1862 erupted in the region as most of the regions soldiers were embroiled in the concurrent American Civil War. Between 400 and 500 pioneers in southern and western Minnesota were killed as war parties attacked settlements throughout the region. Many settlers sought refuge in Carver due to town's steamboat transportation, which offered evacuation to Fort Snelling, if needed. The town was spared, but rumors of its attack caused residents of Shakopee to flee to Fort Snelling.

Decline

The arrival of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway in 1871 marked the decline of Carver's importance, as cargo and passenger traffic quickly shifted to the new mode of transportation. Telegraph service quickly followed. In 1877, Carver incorporated as a village. Northwestern Bell connected the town with phone service to the Twin Cities in 1893.

Carver businesses suffered during the twin events of Prohibition and the Great Depression, causing the city to go into several decades of economic stagnation, leading to the decay of many historic houses and commercial buildings. The April 1965 flood of the Upper Mississippi River affected the lower part of old Carver and deepened the depression. The Flood Control Act of 1965 led to the creation of a floodwall to keep the Minnesota River at bay.

Restoration
On June 25, 1969, Carver-on-the-Minnesota, a non-profit historic preservation organization formed to purchase, renovate and save key properties. While some progress was made during the 1960s-70s, the deaths of founding members caused the organization to stall and several important buildings were lost. The Carver Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, making it one of the first historic districts in Minnesota. The years of decline had actually helped preserve a number of important historic structures from ever being redeveloped, and the historic district includes eighty-seven buildings and four structures of commercial, religious, residential and social importance.

The City of Carver created the Heritage Preservation Commission in 1989 as a supporting group of appointees to aid the City Council and Planning Commission on historic preservation issues. In 2006, Carver attained Certified Local Government status by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office. In summer 2007, the White House named Carver a Preserve America Community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,724 people, 1,182 households, and 984 families residing in the city. The population density was 931.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,236 housing units at an average density of 309.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 1,182 households, of which 55.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.8% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.46.

The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 36.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.1% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 3.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,266 people, 458 households, and 349 families residing in the city. The population density was 328.6 PD/sqmi. There were 467 housing units at an average density of 121.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 458 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 42.1% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,083, and the median income for a family was $70,673. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $29,408 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,020. About 0.6% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

Education
St. Nicholas Catholic Church is located in the heart of the city. While St. Nicholas does not have a Catholic School, many parochial school students attend nearby Guardian Angels Catholic School just a short distance away in nearby Chaska. East Union Elementary and Clover Ridge Elementary are popular public schools elementary students. For high school students, many attend Chaska High School. In September, 2017, Carver Elementary opened providing public schooling for Elementary age students.

Notable people

 * William F. Badè, archeologist and scholar.
 * Payton Arnold, village savant.

title: Carver, Minnesota


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Chaska, Minnesota

Chaska is a city in and the county seat of Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 27,810 at the 2020 census. An outer ring suburb of the Twin Cities, Chaska is home to the Hazeltine National Golf Club and is known for its historic downtown area located on a bend of the Minnesota River. The City of Chaska merged with Chaska Township in 2006. The city still has some remaining agricultural land.

History

Chaska's history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, the year Chaska's recorded history began.

In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault established a trading post in Chaska.

In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux officially opened Little Rapids, as Chaska was then known, to settlement. Soon after, speculators moved into the new territory. Among the earliest was Thomas Andrew Holmes who, in August 1851, claimed a 20 acre clearing as the Chaska townsite.

The name "Chaska" is derived from a Dakota word often given as a name to the first born male child. Records show that David L. Fuller purchased the "Shaska" townsite from Holmes in 1852. In 1857, the townsite was platted by the Shaska Company. In the same year, construction began on the original Carver County Courthouse located where the post office and KleinBank now stand in downtown Chaska. Chaska was incorporated as a village in 1871 and, by special legislative charter, as a city in 1891.

An abundance of high quality clay led to the start of brick making in 1857. By the 1880s, as a result of the clay resources, Chaska was a thriving brick manufacturing center. Bricks were shipped by boat to Saint Paul and, although the city grew as a result of steamboat trade, it was not until the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway was built through town in 1873 that rapid expansion began.

With the advent of the 20th century came other industries, including the processing of beet sugar and other agricultural products; flour making, butter making, the canning of peas, corn, and tomatoes, and the curing of sauerkraut and pickles.

National polls named Chaska the eighth-best city in the United States in 2007 and 20th best in 2009.

In September 2016, Chaska hosted the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Course, and in March 2018, the PGA of America, with help from the U.S. Curling team, announced Hazeltine would be the first American venue to host a second Ryder Cup in 2028.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.77 sqmi, of which 16.97 sqmi is land and 0.80 sqmi is water. The downtown portion of Chaska lies on the Minnesota River.

Chaska Boulevard (Old Highway 212), Pioneer Trail, U.S. Highway 212, and Minnesota State Highway 41 are four of the main routes in Chaska.

Demographics

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Chaska's population averaged about 2,000 and the nature of the city remained unchanged. The city retained its small-town image until the 1950s when the transition to a metropolitan community began. The expansion of the seven-county metropolitan area reached Chaska in the 1960s. With that expansion came the introduction of the Jonathan New Town design concept in 1966. The Jonathan "new town" development within Chaska brought new land, new jobs and new people to the community.

This period of transition and expansion continues today. Dozens of modern industries have located to Chaska and continue to do so; residential construction adds 300 to 400 new homes per year; commercial business continues to expand offering a variety of retail and service opportunities to its residents; redevelopment of commercial areas in the downtown began in the 1980s and still continues. Although the community has seen much growth, development regulations and sound planning have ensured Chaska's small sense of community and the preservation of its rich heritage.

In early 2005, the city of Chaska annexed the remaining portion of Chaska Township. Current plans for the area include a 600 acre residential "smart growth"-styled development.

A new spike in the population occurred after the construction of the Highway 212 freeway passing through the heart of Chaska, serving as a fast, direct, link to the heart of the Twin Cities. This freeway includes a bus rapid transit route serving Chaska with fast, efficient mass transit, along with convenient access to the Light Rail system which connects the southwest suburbs to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $60,325, and the median income for a family was $69,612. Males had a median income of $45,401 versus $32,312 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,368. About 3.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 27,810 people, 10,336 households.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,770 people, 8,816 households, and 6,188 families residing in the city. The population density was 1400.7 PD/sqmi. There were 9,290 housing units at an average density of 547.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 2.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 8,816 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

Economy
Starting in 2004, the city government offered low-cost, high-speed wireless internet service for residents, businesses, and government entities throughout the community through a service called Chaska.net, but the program was canceled, after more than 10 years, in 2015 due to a decreasing customer base and large costs to upgrade equipment. Chaska is the home of numerous industrial and manufacturing concerns. Among them are TPI Specialties, Update Ltd, Wigen Water Technologies, Beckman Coulter and Hartman Homes.

Over the years, Chaska has also been the birthplace of several well known products and companies, including Softsoap, NordicTrack, and Heartland America. One such company, My Pillow, has received significant media coverage for multiple lawsuits as well as controversial issues focusing on its founder, Mike Lindell.

Opening in December 2015, the Chaska Curling Center has exceeded expectations as becoming a landmark in the city. The Center has helped with not only expanding Chaska community engagement and positively impacting downtown businesses, but also bringing the city national and international recognition as well as tourism. In 2016, to commemorate the start of the international Ryder Cup tournament, hosted in Chaska, the Norwegian and American Olympic teams squared off for an International Bonspiel, again bringing international eyes to the community. In 2018, the Chaska Curling Center was named a USA Curling National Training Center for the United States Curling Association, which means the Curling Center is able to host national events with USA Curling, and the USA Curling High Performance Program and Development Program can use the Chaska Curling Center for practices, camps, and events.

Top employers
According to the City's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Government

Chaska is governed through a city council/city administrator system. The council consists of four council members, each representing the residents of a ward that contains approximately 25% of the population of the community, and a mayor who is elected at large. Each council member serves a four-year term, while the mayor is elected for a two-year term. The city council formulates city policy and the city administrator and staff are responsible for city administration. In 2019, the mayor was Mark Windschitl, and the council members were: Jon Grau (Ward I), Taylor Hubbard (Ward II), McKayla Hatfield (Ward III), and Mike Huang (Ward IV).

Chaska is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district, represented by Tom Emmer, a Republican.

In State Government, Chaska is represented by Lucy Rehm (DFL), State Representative for District 48-B, and Julia Coleman (R), State Senator for District 48.

Politics
After circa 1995 Republicans won presidential elections in the city. In the 2016 United States presidential election in Minnesota, Donald Trump won the city by three points. In the 2020 United States presidential election in Minnesota, turnout increased from 2016 and Democrat Joe Biden won the city by nine points.

Education
Children attend the Eastern Carver County School District (public). The school district used to be called District 112, but the name was changed when the district expanded. Elementary schools located in Chaska include Clover Ridge Elementary, Jonathan Elementary, and La Academia Spanish Immersion. The District 112 middle schools, all of which are in Chaska, are Chaska Middle School East, Chaska Middle School West, and Pioneer Ridge Middle School. Chaska High School and Chanhassen High School are the district's two high schools. Southwest Christian High School, which is a private high school, is also in Chaska. Several private grade schools are also in town, including St. John's Lutheran Church and School, and Guardian Angels Catholic School.

Popular culture
In the 1996 film Fargo, written by Minnesota's own Joel and Ethan Coen, Chaska was represented by two of the supporting characters, real-life Tony Denman (who played Scotty Lundegaard), a Chanhassen native, attended Chaska High School, and a young prostitute (played by Larissa Kokernot) who claimed not only to have serviced Carl Showalter (played by Steve Buscemi), but also to be from Chaska, Minnesota.

Chaska was also featured in the film Drop Dead Gorgeous. The scene in the furniture store takes place at the old Schniedermen's Furniture store in downtown Chaska. The building has since become a fitness center and was razed in 2018 to make way for a small strip mall.

Hank Snow refers to Chaska in his popular song "I've Been Everywhere" as a place he has visited.

Cheryl Strayed briefly lived in Chaska during her early life, and mentions so in her popular book Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Chaska is also home of the "World's Largest" 3D printed "Mustache" found at 516 N Pine St. in downtown Chaska. The mustache is nearly 12 feet wide and took over 300 hours to print. Previously a bright red, the mustache was painted purple as the first contribution to the “painting the county purple” public art project honoring Prince.

Notable people

 * Phillip Bartlett, actor, voice of Mewtwo in the first Pokémon movie
 * Andy Bisek, American Greco-Roman wrestler, two-time World bronze medalist and 2016 Olympian
 * Greg Boe, Representative, District 47-B, Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Tony Denman, actor
 * Ryan Dungey, Professional motocross rider for team Red Bull/KTM
 * Brad Hand, MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
 * Kris Humphries, NBA power forward for the Phoenix Suns
 * Jeff Isaacson, a two-time Gold medal American Olympic curler
 * Charles H. Klein, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Jerry Koosman, MLB pitcher, two-time All-Star for the New York Mets
 * Mike Lindell, conservative businessman and founder of My Pillow
 * Howard G. Ottinger, businessman, farmer, and Minnesota state legislator
 * Gordon Paschka, former NFL player
 * Erik Paulsen, United States Congressman, MN 3rd Congressional District
 * Stephen Wolff, Comedian, public servant, and exceptional father
 * Mike Reilly, defenseman for the Boston Bruins
 * Howie Schultz, MLB first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers
 * Dave Snuggerud, former NHL player and 1988 Olympian
 * Edward Van Sloan, actor/artist

title: Chaska, Minnesota


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Chaska Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Chaska Township was a township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 154 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 2.9 sqmi. 2.9 sqmi of it was land and 0.35% was water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 65 households, and 46 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.8 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 23.1/sq mi (8.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. 72.4% were of German, 7.9% Irish and 7.9% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 65 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,548. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

Annexation by Chaska
As a result of continuing growth in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Chaska Township was annexed by the city of Chaska. The township dissolved on February 11, 2005. Current plans call for 600 acre of the former township, about half of the annexed land, to be developed in a project called "Heights of Chaska". The planned development includes housing, two neighborhood retail centers, community parks and an elementary school. The plan is in line with Metropolitan Council desires for "smart growth".


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Cologne, Minnesota

Cologne is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,047 at the 2020 census, up from 1,519 at the 2010 census. The city is approximately 30 miles from Minneapolis.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.87 sqmi, of which 1.75 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 284 are two of the main routes in Cologne.

History
Cologne was platted in 1880, and incorporated in 1881. The community was named for Cologne, Germany.

In 1939, the town of Cologne was preserved on film in the amateur short subject Cologne: From the Diary of Ray and Esther, which chronicles aspects of life in the German-American community prior to the American engagement in World War II. The film was named to the National Film Registry in 2001, and is one of only a half-dozen amateur works to be included on the list.

In March 2015 the city of Cologne, Minnesota hired Jesse Dickson as their city administrator.

In November 2016 Matt Lein was elected Mayor.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,519 people, 539 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 868.0 PD/sqmi. There were 562 housing units at an average density of 321.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 539 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.2% were from 25 to 44; 18.5% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,012 people, 385 households, and 279 families living in the city. The population density was 1,343.5 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 520.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 1.48% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 385 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,583, and the median income for a family was $61,471. Males had a median income of $40,034 versus $28,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,955. About 0.7% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Matt Lein is the mayor of Cologne Carver County, MN is leaning conservative. In Carver County, MN 46.4% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 51.2% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 2.4% voted Independent. Carver County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.

Museums and other points of interest
Cologne has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Parks and recreation
There are six parks located in Cologne: Marion Field, Meadow Park, VFW Park, Lions Park, Fritz Field and Village Park. Fritz Field is the home playing field of the amateur townball team Cologne Hollanders, a member of the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Association.

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Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Dahlgren Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The township's economy is based on commercial agriculture around dairying, livestock and cash grain farming. The population was 1,453 as of the 2000 census.

History
Dahlgren Township was organized in 1864, and named for John A. Dahlgren, a United States Navy admiral.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.22%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Carver is located within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Township 115 North, Range 24 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Ave Lake
 * E Union Lake
 * Gaystock Lake
 * Maria Lake (northeast quarter)
 * Miller Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Laketown Township (north)
 * San Francisco Township (south)
 * Hancock Township (southwest)
 * Benton Township (west)
 * Waconia Township (northwest)

Unincorporated communities

 * Augusta
 * Dahlgren
 * East Union

Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Augustana, German Reformed, Preiss, Saint Nickolas and Swedish Lutheran.

Major highway

 * [[Image:US 212 (MN).svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 212

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,453 people, 479 households, and 403 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.0 PD/sqmi. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 13.6/sq mi (5.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.76% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,224, and the median income for a family was $68,977. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $28,477 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,747. About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.


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Hamburg, Minnesota

Hamburg is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 513 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office has been in operation in Hamburg since 1881. The city was named after Hamburg, in Germany.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

County Road 50 serves as a main route in Hamburg. Minnesota State Highways 5 and 25 pass in proximity to the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 513 people, 201 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 2230.4 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 965.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 538 people, 206 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,697.0 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 1,047.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.42% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,578, and the median income for a family was $50,673. Males had a median income of $37,250 versus $28,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,221. About 4.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Friedrich Pfotenhauer, president of Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
 * Buck Zumhofe, professional wrestler

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Hancock Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Hancock Township is a township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 367 as of the 2000 census.

History
Hancock Township was organized in 1868, and named for Winfield Scott Hancock, a Union Army general in the Civil War, and afterward candidate for President of the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.9 sqmi, of which 17.7 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.95%) is water.

Township 114 North, Range 25 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Assumption Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Benton Township (north)
 * Dahlgren Township (northeast)
 * San Francisco Township (east)
 * Faxon Township, Sibley County (south)
 * Washington Lake Township, Sibley County (west)
 * Young America Township (northwest)

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Bovy Family Cemetery and West Union Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 367 people, 121 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km$2$). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.91% White, 3.27% Asian, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 121 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,750, and the median income for a family was $70,938. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,568. About 6.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Hollywood Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Hollywood Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,102 as of the 2000 census.

History
Hollywood Township was organized in 1860, and named after the holly bush.

The town hall is featured in the cover art and as the album title for The Jayhawks third studio album, Hollywood Town Hall.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.36%) is water.

Township 117 North, Range 26 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Campbell Lake
 * Lippert Lake (west three-quarters)

Adjacent townships

 * Woodland Township, Wright County (north)
 * Franklin Township, Wright County (northeast)
 * Watertown Township (east)
 * Camden Township (south)
 * Bergen Township, McLeod County (southwest)
 * Winsted Township, McLeod County (west)
 * Victor Township, Wright County (northwest)

Unincorporated community

 * Oster

Cemetery
The township contains Saint John's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-7.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 7

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,102 people, 371 households, and 307 families residing in the township. The population density was 30.6 PD/sqmi. There were 382 housing units at an average density of 10.6/sq mi (4.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.55% White, 0.27% African American, 0.73% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.09% from two or more races.

There were 371 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,833, and the median income for a family was $58,000. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $27,262 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,664. About 2.3% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Laketown Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Laketown Township is a township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,331 as of the 2000 census.

History
Laketown Township organized in 1858, and was named for its numerous small lakes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.4 sqmi, of which 27.7 sqmi is land and 2.7 sqmi (8.89%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Chaska and the west half of the city of Victoria are located within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Township 116 North, Range 24 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Lake Auburn (west quarter)
 * Lake Waconia (east quarter)
 * Lunstein Lake
 * Marsh Lake
 * Mud Lake
 * Parley Lake
 * Piersons Lake
 * Reitz Lake
 * Turbid Lake
 * Wasserman Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Lake Bavaria (southern half)

Adjacent townships

 * Dahlgren Township (south)
 * Benton Township (southwest)
 * Waconia Township (west)
 * Watertown Township (northwest)

Unincorporated community

 * Coney Island

Major highway

 * [[Image:MN-5.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 5

Cemeteries
The township contains Scandia Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,331 people, 637 households, and 545 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.2 PD/sqmi. There were 665 housing units at an average density of 24.0/sq mi (9.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.48% White, 0.64% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 637 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 21.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $75,000, and the median income for a family was $78,577. Males had a median income of $50,349 versus $29,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,543. About 1.5% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Mayer, Minnesota

Mayer is a community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 1,749 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office was first established in Helvetia in 1875, and the name was changed to Mayer in 1888. The name Mayer was given it by railroad officials.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.42 sqmi, of which 1.39 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 25 serves as a main route in Mayer. State Highway 7 passes in proximity to the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,749 people, 589 households, and 471 families living in the city. The population density was 1258.3 PD/sqmi. There were 619 housing units at an average density of 445.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 589 households, of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.0% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age in the city was 30.4 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.2% were from 25 to 44; 17.1% were from 45 to 64; and 5.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 554 people, 200 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 572.0 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 211.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.56% White, 0.90% Asian, 0.54% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $26,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,547. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.8% of those over 64.

Mayer Blazers
The city of Mayer is the Home of the Mayer Blazers. Ball playing in Mayer has a history that goes back nearly 100 years, and has always been strongly supported by the community.

On April 10, 1906, the village council passed a motion to rent four lots owned by the village called Thomas Slough, to be used for ball purposes. Council support of the game continued in 1914.

The Mayer Baseball Club was organized in the Depression years of the early 1930s. In 1934, the city council, with the encouragement of the community, purchased three-plus acres of land from the Haueters. This land was located between Zion Lutheran School, and the Mayer Public School buildings. The Mayer Baseball team started league play in 1935.

Since 1943, the Mayer Blazers have made seven state tournament appearances. In 1945, Mayer took home second place honors in the Class A state tournament. Their strongest state tournament showing came in 1973, when they finished third.

In 1976, Clarence Guetzkow was elected to the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame in recognition of his tireless allegiance to Mayer Baseball, the Crow River Valley League, and Minnesota Amateur Baseball as a whole.

title: Mayer, Minnesota


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Norwood Young America, Minnesota

Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, located about 40 miles west of Minneapolis. The city was formed in 1997 from the merging of two formerly independent cities, Norwood and Young America, which had been founded in the 19th century. The population was 3,863 at the 2020 census.

History
Young America was platted in 1856. Norwood was platted in 1872.

Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when Norwood and Young America merged. The city has been called by the abbreviation NYA, but is often simply called either Norwood or Young America.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.52 sqmi, all land.

,, and  are three of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families living in the city. The population density was 1408.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 1,389 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,108 people, 1,171 households, and 833 families living in the city. The population density was 1855.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,201 housing units at an average density of 717.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.13% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 1,171 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,152, and the median income for a family was $54,792. Males had a median income of $36,292 versus $26,837 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,431. About 2.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Business
In 1973, the Dile Corporation moved to Young America, and changed its name to Young America Corporation. It is one of the town's largest employers, processing rebate, coupon, and other marketing programs for businesses. It receives a great deal of mail, enough that this small town has over 20 ZIP codes. A main one is 55555.

The town has a main junction of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad, which connects with its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Minnesota Prairie Line, just east of downtown.

National Register of Historic Places gallery
Norwood Young America has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arts and culture
Norwood Young America is home to Stiftungsfest, Minnesota's oldest festival (dating back to 1861).

title: Norwood Young America, Minnesota


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San Francisco Township, Carver County, Minnesota

San Francisco Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 888 as of the 2000 census.

History
San Francisco Township was organized in 1858, and named after San Francisco, California.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.0 square miles (62.2 km$2$), of which 23.1 square miles (60.0 km$2$) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km$2$) (3.66%) is water.

Township 114 North, Range 24 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Hallquist Lake
 * Horse Shoe Lake
 * Johnson Lake
 * Kelly Lake
 * Long Lake
 * Lundquist Lake
 * Rapid Lake
 * Scott Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Dahlgren Township (north)
 * Louisville Township, Scott County (east)
 * Sand Creek Township, Scott County (east)
 * St. Lawrence Township, Scott County (southeast)
 * Faxon Township, Sibley County (west)
 * Hancock Township (west)
 * Benton Township (northwest)

Cemetery
The township contains Swedish Methodist Cemetery.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 888 people, 293 households, and 242 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.4 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 13.0/sq mi (5.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.99% White, 0.11% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 293 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 11.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,889, and the median income for a family was $70,313. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $30,069 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,734. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Victoria, Minnesota

Victoria is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,546 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 9.79 sqmi, of which 8.01 sqmi is land and 1.78 sqmi is water.

State Highways 5 and 7 are two of Victoria's main routes.

Victoria has been nicknamed "The City of Lakes and Parks" because it has over 200 acre of reserved land, 13 parks, and nine lakes within its borders. Victoria is also home to the 1800 acre Carver Park Reserve.

In the 1850s, Victoria's rich soil attracted many farmers from Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

History
Michael Diethelm is believed to be the first settler in Victoria after setting up a shelter for his wife and two children in 1851 near the present-day St. Victoria Church. The city is named after the church, built on 30 acre of land just north of Lake Bavaria in 1857. A year later, steamboats from St. Paul began bringing additional supplies for early settlers. The settlement continued to grow as the rich soil attracted farmers. Also in 1858, the Laketown Moravian Brethren's Church was established and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Eventually the steamboats to Chaska and the St. Paul railroad helped transform the area into a thriving community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 7,345 people, 2,435 households, and 2,055 families lived in the city. The population density was 917.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,545 housing units at an average density of 317.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 2,435 households, of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.6% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,025 people, 1,367 households, and 1,141 families living in the city. The population density was 575.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 201.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.27% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 1,367 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $86,772, and the median income for a family was $91,681. Males had a median income of $60,931 versus $34,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,929. About 1.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
District 112 schools have an elementary school, Victoria Elementary.

Chanhassen High School serves the majority of Victoria.

Waconia Public Schools operates area public schools serving other parts of Victoria, including Waconia High School.

The city is home to the co-ed college preparatory high school Holy Family Catholic High School.

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Waconia, Minnesota

Waconia ( or  ) is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. Waconia attracts visitors to nearby Lake Waconia, a lake locally renowned for its fishing and recreation opportunities.

The city's population was 13,033 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.39 sqmi, of which 4.34 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highways 5 and 284; and Carver County Highway 10 are the main routes in Waconia.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,814 people, 2,568 households, and 1,848 families living in the city. The population density was 2,432.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,646 housing units at an average density of 944.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.34% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 2,568 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were occupied by one person and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

The city population had a wide age variety; with 29.9% being under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,705, and the median income for a family was $67,703. Males had a median income of $43,535 versus $29,488 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,996. About 2.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,697 people, 3,909 households, and 2,748 families living in the city. The population density was 2464.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,112 housing units at an average density of 947.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 3,909 households, of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Top employers
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the top employers in the city are:

Education
Waconia Public Schools operates five schools. There are also two private schools within Waconia to make seven total:
 * Southview Elementary, grades K–5
 * Bayview Elementary, grades K–5
 * Laketown Elementary, grades K-5
 * Waconia Middle School, grades 6–8
 * St. Joseph Catholic Education Center, grades PreK–8
 * Trinity Lutheran School, grades K–8
 * Waconia High School, grades 9–12

History
A post office has been in operation at Waconia since 1860. The city took its name from Lake Waconia.

National Register of Historic Places gallery
Waconia has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (see: National Register of Historic Places listings in Carver County, Minnesota). One of the more prominent listings is for Coney Island of the West on Lake Waconia, where cottages, boathouses and resort hotels attracted tourists, especially from 1884 until the late 1920s, when the rise of the automobile allowed people to travel farther away for summer vacations.

Popular culture

 * In the film Drop Dead Gorgeous, 1st Street near St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waconia is used when the swan float explodes in the parade.

Notable people

 * Robert O. Ashbach, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Jenn Bostic, singer and songwriter
 * Bill Diessner, Minnesota state legislator and physician
 * Aaron Elling, football player
 * Don Herbert, Mr. Wizard and host of Mr. Wizard's World
 * Noah McCourt, politician, disability advocate and speaker
 * Susie Schmitt Hanson, (1860–1956) milliner, dressmaker and entrepreneur
 * Bob Stinson, musician, lead guitarist for The Replacements
 * Henry Wagener, Minnesota state legislator and farmer
 * Maxx Williams, NFL tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, was born in Waconia
 * Shane Wiskus, artistic gymnast, represented Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics

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Waconia Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Waconia Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,284 as of the 2000 census.

History
Waconia Township was organized in 1858, and named after Lake Waconia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 square miles (84.2 km$2$), of which 27.1 square miles (70.2 km$2$) is land and 5.4 square miles (14.0 km$2$) (16.58%) is water.

The southeast quarter of the city of Mayer and the entire city of Waconia are located within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Township 116 North, Range 25 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Burandt Lake (west three-quarters)
 * Donders Lake
 * Goose Lake (south three-quarters)
 * Hydes Lake
 * Lake Patterson
 * Lake Waconia (west three-quarters)
 * Rice Lake (northeast edge)
 * Rutz Lake
 * Swan Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Watertown Township (north)
 * Laketown Township (east)
 * Dahlgren Township (southeast)
 * Benton Township (south)
 * Young America Township (southwest)
 * Camden Township (west)

Unincorporated community

 * Maple

Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Rutz Lake, Saint Josephs and Waconia Public.

Major highways

 * [[Image:MN-5.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 5
 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,284 people, 429 households, and 349 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.4 PD/sqmi. There were 443 housing units at an average density of 16.3/sq mi (6.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.14% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 429 households of out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $76,113, and the median income for a family was $76,782. Males had a median income of $46,563 versus $35,132 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,437. About 2.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Watertown, Minnesota

Watertown is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River, on the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area. The population was 4,659 at the 2020 census.

History
Watertown was platted in 1858, and incorporated in 1877. The city took its name from Watertown Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.64 sqmi, of which 2.59 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Minnesota State Highway 25 serves as a main route in Watertown.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,205 people, 1,564 households, and 1,075 families living in the city. The population density was 1623.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,697 housing units at an average density of 655.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,564 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,029 people, 1,078 households, and 775 families living in the city. The population density was 1,808.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,100 housing units at an average density of 656.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.33% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 1,078 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $56,136. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,918. About 4.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Monika Czinano – Current basketball player with MTK, a Budapest-based team in the top Hungarian league. Former basketball player at the University of Iowa; graduated from Watertown–Mayer HS in 2018. Former teammate of Caitlin Clark.
 * Harry Elliott – Professional baseball player, graduated from Watertown HS in 1942.
 * Matt Janning – Professional basketball player, born in Watertown in 1988.
 * Marion Ross – Film and television actress, born in Watertown in 1928.

title: Watertown, Minnesota


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Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota

Young America Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 838 as of the 2000 census. Although dominated by agriculture, it was also home to a rebate-processing center for the Young America Corporation until 2015.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.1 square miles (88.3 km$2$), of which 32.8 square miles (84.9 km$2$) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km$2$) (3.81%) is water.

The cities of Norwood Young America and Hamburg are located entirely within the township geographically but are separate entities.

Township 115 North, Range 26 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

 * Barnes Lake
 * Brand Lake
 * Braunworth Lake
 * Frederick Lake
 * Hoefkin Lake (west edge)
 * Tiger Lake
 * Young American Lake

Adjacent townships

 * Camden Township (north)
 * Waconia Township (northeast)
 * Benton Township (east)
 * Hancock Township (southeast)
 * Washington Lake Township, Sibley County (south)
 * Green Isle Township, Sibley County (southwest)
 * Helen Township, McLeod County (west)

Cemeteries
The township contains five cemeteries: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Ferguson, Reformed Church, Saint Johns and Saint Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 212 (MN).svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 212
 * [[Image:MN-5.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 5
 * [[Image:MN-25.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 25

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 838 people, 267 households, and 229 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.6 people per square mile (9.9/km$2$). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 8.3/sq mi (3.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.37% White, 0.36% African American, 1.55% Asian, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 267 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $70,625. Males had a median income of $37,426 versus $29,792 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,216. About 2.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.