Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 29,751 people, 11,257 households, and 7,924 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,038.8 people per square mile (401.1/km²). There were 11,457 housing units at an average density of 400.1 per square mile (154.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.80% White, 2.10% African American, 0.48% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races
, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 11,257 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% 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 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $59,090, and the median income for a family was $68,629. Males had a median income of $45,369 versus $32,080 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $25,493. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
The city hosts the headquarters of CHS, Inc.
, an agricultural cooperative ranked 12th in the 2007 ICA Global 300 list of mutuals and cooperatives, and 145th on the Fortune 500 list of US corporations.
, Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Hilltop Elementary, Pine Bend Elementary, and Salem Hills Elementary.
The western part of the city is served by Independent School District 196
, with students attending Dakota Hills Middle School
, Rosemount Middle School
, Eagan High School
, and Rosemount High School
.
Inver Grove Heights is also home to Inver Hills Community College
.
and by State Senator Jim Metzen. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota House, Atkins was the city's longest-serving mayor.
Federally, Inver Grove Heights is located in both Minnesota's 2nd congressional district
, represented by Republican John Kline
and the 4th congressional district
, represented by Democrat Betty McCollum
. McCollum received a 92% progressive
rating from a self-described non-partisan group that provides a "searchable database of Congressional voting records from a Progressive perspective." And she scored a 4% conservative
rating by a conservative group. In contrast, Kline received a score of 3% progressive and 88% conservative by the same groups.
George Tourville is the current Mayor of Inver Grove Heights.
Facilities include Inver Wood Golf Course and Arbor Pointe Golf Club. There is also an 18 hole disc golf course called North Valley.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 29,751 people, 11,257 households, and 7,924 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,038.8 people per square mile (401.1/km²). There were 11,457 housing units at an average density of 400.1 per square mile (154.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.80% White, 2.10% African American, 0.48% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 11,257 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% 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 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $59,090, and the median income for a family was $68,629. Males had a median income of $45,369 versus $32,080 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $25,493. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
In 2007, the Metropolitan Council estimated the employment in Inver Grove Heights to be 11,158.The city hosts the headquarters of CHS, Inc.
CHS, Inc.
CHS Inc. is a Fortune 100 organization owned by United States agricultural cooperatives, farmers, ranchers and thousands of preferred stock holders. Based in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, its activities include grain merchandising and transportation, sunflower and soybean processing, wholesale...
, an agricultural cooperative ranked 12th in the 2007 ICA Global 300 list of mutuals and cooperatives, and 145th on the Fortune 500 list of US corporations.
Education
The Inver Grove Heights Community Schools district or Independent School District 199 operates five schools in the city. They are: Simley High SchoolSimley High School
Located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Simley High School had its first graduating class in 1961. The school was named after I.T. Simley, the retired Superintendent of Schools from South St. Paul who served as a consultant to Inver Grove Heights during the district’s transition years. Simley’s...
, Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Hilltop Elementary, Pine Bend Elementary, and Salem Hills Elementary.
The western part of the city is served by Independent School District 196
Independent School District 196
Independent School District 196 is a K-12 public school district located in the south suburban Twin Cities, near both Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota....
, with students attending Dakota Hills Middle School
Dakota Hills Middle School
Dakota Hills Middle School is a school in Eagan, Minnesota. It is located in the same building as Eagan High School and is in Independent School District 196. Dakota Hills is a large public school with about 1200-1300 students as of the 2005-2006 school year...
, Rosemount Middle School
Rosemount Middle School
Rosemount Middle School is a middle school in Rosemount, Minnesota, USA. Rosemount Middle is a Blue Ribbon School that is managed by the Independent School District 196.-Academic standards:...
, Eagan High School
Eagan High School
Eagan High School is a public high school in east-central Eagan, Minnesota. The school opened in fall of 1989 for ninth grade students and for grades ten through twelve the following year. It is particularly noted for its fine arts programs and use of technology...
, and Rosemount High School
Rosemount High School
Rosemount High School is a public four-year high school in Rosemount, Minnesota founded in 1918. The school is a member of Minnesota Independent School District 196...
.
Inver Grove Heights is also home to Inver Hills Community College
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Hills Community College is a community college located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Founded in 1970, the college is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System system. The campus consists of nine buildings, as opposed to many community and technical colleges which are...
.
Politics
In the Minnesota legislature, Inver Grove Heights is represented by State Representative Joe AtkinsJoe Atkins
Joe Atkins is a Minnesota attorney and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 39B, which includes portions of Dakota County in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. First elected in 2002, he is currently in his fourth term, and chairs the House Commerce...
and by State Senator Jim Metzen. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota House, Atkins was the city's longest-serving mayor.
Federally, Inver Grove Heights is located in both Minnesota's 2nd congressional district
Minnesota's 2nd congressional district
Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice Counties. It also contains most of Dakota County and south Washington County including the cities of Cottage Grove and the southern part of Woodbury...
, represented by Republican John Kline
John Kline (politician)
John Paul Kline is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. The district includes most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities, including Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville and Eagan. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:Kline was born...
and the 4th congressional district
Minnesota's 4th congressional district
Minnesota's 4th congressional district covers Ramsey County including all of St. Paul and several St. Paul suburbs. The district is solidly Democratic with a CPVI of D + 13. It is currently represented by Betty McCollum, of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.-List of...
, represented by Democrat Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
Betty Louise McCollum is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. She is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ....
. McCollum received a 92% progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
rating from a self-described non-partisan group that provides a "searchable database of Congressional voting records from a Progressive perspective." And she scored a 4% conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
rating by a conservative group. In contrast, Kline received a score of 3% progressive and 88% conservative by the same groups.
George Tourville is the current Mayor of Inver Grove Heights.
Sports and recreation
Facilities include Inver Wood Golf Course and Arbor Pointe Golf Club. There is also an 18 hole disc golf course called North Valley.