Rice Lake, Minnesota
Rice Lake | ||
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FIPS code 27-54060[4] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0000000[5] | |
| Website | ricelakecitymn.com | |
Rice Lake is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,112 at the 2020 census.[2]
Main routes include
Rice Lake Road runs north–south, and Martin Road runs east–west. Other routes include Howard Gnesen Road, Arnold Road, Calvary Road, West Tischer Road, and West Beyer Road.
History
Rice Lake was founded as a township in 1870.
After portions of the township had been
In an election held on October 13, 2015, Rice Lake residents elected a mayor and members of the city council.[6][8] The results of the election were certified. The township was formally organized as a city on October 22, 2015.[9]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 square miles (87 km2); 32.3 square miles (84 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), or 3.43%, is water.
Wild Rice Lake is partially located within the city of Rice Lake.
Amity Creek and the East Branch of Amity Creek both flow through the city.
The Lester River rises in nearby Gnesen Township and flows generally southeastwardly through the city of Rice Lake and Lakewood Township, turning southward as it nears Lake Superior. The river flows into Lake Superior in eastern Duluth.
Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Rice Lake:
- Canosia Township (west)
- Lakewood Township (east)
- Gnesen Township (north)
- Fredenberg Township (northwest)
- Normanna Township (northeast)
- The city of Duluth (south)
- The neighborhood of Duluth Heights (south)
- The neighborhood of Kenwood (south)
- The neighborhood of Woodland (southeast)
The Duluth International Airport is to the immediate southwest of the city of Rice Lake.
Ridgeview Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Duluth.
Lismore Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's northern boundary line with adjacent Gnesen Township.
Town Line Road briefly runs north–south along Rice Lake's western boundary line with adjacent Canosia Township.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 63 | — | |
| 1890 | 169 | 168.3% | |
| 1900 | 231 | 36.7% | |
| 1910 | 580 | 151.1% | |
| 1920 | 916 | 57.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,573 | 71.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,300 | 46.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,838 | 23.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,615 | 27.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,359 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,861 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,883 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,139 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,099 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,112 | 0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,101 | [3] | −0.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[2] | |||
2000 census
As of the
There were 1,494 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% 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 3.10.
In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $51,341, and the median income for a family was $55,357. Males had a median income of $39,894 versus $28,095 for females. The
Politics
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[11] | 47.0% 1,290 | 51.0% 1,401 | 2.0% 55 |
| 2016[12] | 44.5% 1,090 | 47.6% 1,167 | 7.9% 194 |
| 2012[13] | 36.5% 894 | 61.4% 1,503 | 2.1% 51 |
| 2008[14] | 36.0% 892 | 61.9% 1,536 | 2.1% 53 |
| 2004[15] | 37.1% 912 | 62.2% 1,528 | 0.7% 16 |
| 2000[16] | 33.9% 727 | 59.2% 1,269 | 6.9% 148 |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Rice Lake Township is Minnesota's newest city". Mesabi Daily News. August 24, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ Case, Barbara J. (August 20, 2015). "Order: In the Matter of the Petition for Incorporation of Rice Lake Township" (PDF). State of Minnesota. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ a b Turtinen, Melissa (August 24, 2015). "Let's make it 853: Rice Lake Township will be Minnesota's newest city". Bring Me the News. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Rice Lake City Council holds first meeting". Duluth News Tribune. Duluth, Minnesota. October 22, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ "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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