Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka | ||
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ZIP codes 55305, 55343, 55345, 55391 | ||
Area code | 952 | |
FIPS code | 27-43252 | |
GNIS feature ID | 0647949[4] | |
Website | minnetonkamn.gov |
Minnetonka (
Minnetonka is the home of Cargill, the country's largest privately owned company, and UnitedHealth Group, the state's largest publicly owned company. Interstate 494 runs through the city while Interstate 394 (U.S. Route 12) and U.S. Route 169 are situated along the suburb's northern and eastern boundaries respectively.
History
Since the mid-19th century, Minnetonka has evolved from heavily wooded wilderness through extensive farming and industrialization to its present primarily residential suburban character. The Minnetonka area was home to the
In 1852, a claim was staked on Minnehaha Creek near McGinty Road. The
In 1860, after only 8 years of operation, the sawmill closed. In 1869, a
Between 1883 and 1956, the area within the original 36-square-mile (93 km2) township grew smaller as Wayzata, Hopkins, Deephaven, Woodland and Saint Louis Park incorporated or annexed portions of then-Minnetonka Township.
Until as late as the 1960s, many portions of Minnetonka were still rural in character, with horse pasture and farms. Those final areas have since been developed with the city now a fully developed suburban community.[6]
The Minnetonka Town Hall, built in 1906, is on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
Geography
According to the
Economy
The headquarters of
Top employers
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[14] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | UnitedHealth Group | 4,400 |
2 | Cargill | 3,400 |
3 | Minnetonka Public Schools | 1,883 |
4 | Rosemount Engineering (Emerson )
|
1,600 |
5 | Starkey Laboratories
|
1,300 |
6 | St. Jude Medical | 1,300 |
7 | Medica Health Plans | 1,300 |
8 | SuperValu | 1,265 |
9 | MTS | 800 |
Education
Public schools
The city of Minnetonka is covered by three independent school districts.
Public Schools in Minnetonka (Minnetonka School District) | ||
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Elementary School | Junior High School | Senior High School |
Clear Springs Elementary | Minnetonka Middle School East | Minnetonka High School |
Groveland Elementary | ||
Scenic Heights Elementary |
The Minnetonka School District also includes four schools outside of the city of Minnetonka: Deephaven Elementary School (
Public Schools in Minnetonka (Hopkins School District) | ||
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Elementary Schools | Junior High School | Senior High School |
Gatewood Elementary School | Hopkins West Junior High School | Hopkins High School |
Glen Lake Elementary School | Hopkins North Junior High School | |
L. H. Tanglen Elementary School |
The Hopkins School District comprises two-thirds of the city of Minnetonka, the entirety of Hopkins, and portions of the cities of Golden Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, and Plymouth. In addition to schools located within Minnetonka, the Hopkins School District also includes four schools in the cities of Hopkins and Golden Valley: Eisenhower Elementary School/Xin Xing Academy (Hopkins), Alice Smith Elementary School (Hopkins), Meadowbrook Elementary School (Golden Valley), and Harley Hopkins Early Childhood/Family Center (Hopkins).
Private schools
There are three private and parochial schools within Minnetonka's city limits:
- Accell Academy, an accredited private 12
- Notre Dame Academy, preschool through eighth grade
- Minnetonka Christian Academy
Public libraries
The Hennepin County Library has its headquarters in the Ridgedale Library in Minnetonka.[17] The system also operates the Minnetonka Library.[18]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 203 | — | |
1870 | 552 | 171.9% | |
1880 | 1,069 | 93.7% | |
1890 | 1,441 | 34.8% | |
1900 | 1,083 | −24.8% | |
1910 | 1,538 | 42.0% | |
1920 | 2,298 | 49.4% | |
1930 | 4,601 | 100.2% | |
1940 | 6,466 | 40.5% | |
1950 | 11,896 | 84.0% | |
1960 | 25,037 | 110.5% | |
1970 | 35,776 | 42.9% | |
1980 | 38,683 | 8.1% | |
1990 | 48,370 | 25.0% | |
2000 | 51,301 | 6.1% | |
2010 | 49,734 | −3.1% | |
2020 | 53,781 | 8.1% | |
2022 (est.) | 52,544 | [3] | −2.3% |
U.S. Decennial Census[19] 2020 Census[2] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 21,901 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 45 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 21,393 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of single individuals and 9.3% 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 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
According to the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $83,437.
Government
The City Council of Minnetonka consists of the mayor and six council members. Of the six council members, two are elected at large and the remaining four are elected from wards. The council exercises the
The United States Postal Service operates the Minnetonka Post Office and the Minnetonka Carrier Annex.[21][22] In addition, Minnetonka is served by four zip codes: one representing Minnetonka (55345), two representing Hopkins and Minnetonka (55305, 55343) and one representing Wayzata (55391).
Politics
Minnetonka is located in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Dean Phillips.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties
|
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2020 | 31.7% 11,851 | 66.3% 24,804 | 2.0% 752 |
2016 | 33.6% 11,378 | 57.7% 19,533 | 8.7% 3,057 |
2012 | 43.2% 14,819 | 55.1% 18,874 | 1.7% 579 |
2008 | 41.3% 13,814 | 57.3% 19,171 | 1.4% 499 |
2004 | 45.9% 15,347 | 53.5% 17,790 | 0.6% 294 |
2000 | 45.9% 14,359 | 48.9% 15,289 | 5.2% 1,702 |
1996 | 42.0% 11,861 | 48.7% 13,740 | 9.3% 2,612 |
1992 | 37.9% 11,921 | 39.3% 12,340 | 22.8% 7,177 |
1988 | 57.7% 15,468 | 42.3% 11,332 | 0.0% 0 |
1984 | 62.1% 15,056 | 37.9% 9,195 | 0.0% 0 |
1980 | 51.6% 11,209 | 34.0% 7,379 | 14.4% 3,082 |
1976 | 58.9% 11,334 | 39.0% 7,505 | 2.1% 394 |
1972 | 65.0% 10,902 | 33.6% 5,631 | 1.4% 235 |
1968 | 56.2% 7,946 | 40.7% 5,751 | 3.1% 439 |
1964 | 52.6% 6,805 | 47.1% 6,082 | 0.3% 40 |
1960 | 64.5% 7,442 | 35.3% 4,075 | 0.2% 25 |
1956 | 64.4% 4,835 | 35.5% 2,665 | 0.1% 7 |
Sports
The Minnetonka Dynamo, a bandy club, became national champions of bandy in 1994, 1998 and 2000.
The Minnetonka Millers, a Class A baseball club, became state champions in 2015, 2016, and 2017.[24] The Millers play at Veterans Field, located on the campus of Minnetonka High School.
Notable people
- NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Douglas Ewald - Minnesota state legislator
- Jake Gardiner – professional hockey player currently with the Carolina Hurricanes
- Jack Hillen – retired professional ice hockey player
- Kris Humphries – retired professional basketball player.
- Gary Jacobson – professional golfer.[25]
- Ryan McCartan – Disney channel actor[26]
- Sidney Morin – professional ice hockey player currently with HV71
- Tom Petters – former CEO of Petters Group Worldwide convicted of running a 3.65 billion dollar Ponzi scheme.
- Al Quie – former Governor of Minnesota (1979–1983)[27]
- First Lady of Minnesota (1979–1983)[27]
- Mike Ramsey – member of United States 1980 Olympic Gold Medal hockey team, the "Miracle Team"
- Terrell Sinkfield – American football cornerback who is currently a free agent
- Dave Snuggerud – professional ice hockey player drafted by the Buffalo Sabres
- Wesley So – Chess Grandmaster[28]
- David Stenshoel — musician (Boiled in Lead)
- Judy Traub – Minnesota state senator and community volunteer
- Jill Trenary – professional figure skater
- Will Leer – professional runner
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