Long Lake, Minnesota
Long Lake | ||
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FIPS code 27-38006[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0647107[3] | |
Website | www.longlakemn.gov |
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Long Lake is a small city in
History
The first settlers arrived in Long Lake in early spring, 1855. This early contact in Long Lake did not result in settlement but rather this group of
A significant aspect of the early settlement of Long Lake was the relationship between the
During the middle to late 19th century, Long Lake developed like many other towns. A sawmill was erected (1866), the railroad reached Long Lake (1868), a school district was organized (1869), a general store was started (1870), the Freethinkers Hall was organized (1874), a
The late 1890s – early 1900s became known as the berry years in Long Lake. The Minnesota Fruit Growers Association was established in Long Lake in 1898 to focus on promoting strawberry and raspberry production. These products became a regional specialty with shipments going as far as Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
The catalyst for the expansion of the city limits was a desire by Long Lake's neighbors to take advantage of the city's decision to install a sewer system. Those areas that wanted to be connected to city sewer were annexed by the city.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), of which 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[6]
West Wayzata Boulevard (Old Highway 12), now
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 150 | — | |
1910 | 161 | — | |
1920 | 148 | −8.1% | |
1930 | 207 | 39.9% | |
1940 | 260 | 25.6% | |
1950 | 399 | 53.5% | |
1960 | 996 | 149.6% | |
1970 | 1,506 | 51.2% | |
1980 | 1,747 | 16.0% | |
1990 | 1,984 | 13.6% | |
2000 | 1,842 | −7.2% | |
2010 | 1,768 | −4.0% | |
2020 | 1,741 | −1.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 732 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 42 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census
There were 756 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.2% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,139, and the median income for a family was $64,063. Males had a median income of $44,327 versus $31,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,385. About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties
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2020 | 41.7% 469 | 55.4% 623 | 2.9% 32 |
2016 | 45.1% 509 | 48.9% 529 | 8.0% 91 |
2012 | 49.0% 539 | 49.3% 542 | 1.7% 18 |
2008 | 48.2% 510 | 50.2% 531 | 1.6% 16 |
2004 | 51.2% 554 | 47.8% 517 | 1.0% 10 |
2000 | 45.5% 507 | 47.1% 525 | 7.4% 82 |
1996 | 40.9% 413 | 46.9% 474 | 12.2% 123 |
1992 | 36.4% 421 | 35.6% 412 | 28.0% 325 |
1988 | 54.6% 579 | 45.4% 481 | 0.0% 0 |
1984 | 57.4% 578 | 42.6% 429 | 0.0% 0 |
1980 | 47.0% 416 | 39.1% 346 | 13.9% 123 |
1976 | 52.1% 450 | 45.7% 395 | 2.2% 19 |
1968 | 45.4% 264 | 50.9% 296 | 3.7% 21 |
1964 | 43.9% 229 | 55.9% 292 | 0.2% 1 |
1960 | 60.1% 291 | 39.9% 193 | 0.0% 0 |
Notable people
- Carlson Companies[24]
- Jeff Dayton, musician[25]
- Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator, Governor of Minnesota[26]
- Melissa Keller, model[27]
- Jon Leuer, National Basketball Association player
- George Albert Turnham, businessman and politician[28]
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- ^ "Local Area Information - Long Lake, MN Chamber of Commerce". Long Lake Area Chamber. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
- ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
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(help) - ^ "Marilyn Carlson Nelson". Forbes.
- ^ Jenkins, Jason (August 24, 2017). "Musician Jeff Dayton reflects on his years playing with Glen Campbell". hometownsource.com. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Home Page / Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith". Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "Melissa Keller". IMDb. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-George Albert Turnham