Itasca County, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Itasca County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Minnesota
. It is named after Lake Itasca
, which is in turn a shortened version the Latin words veritas caput, meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River
. As of 2010, the population was 45,058. Its county seat
is Grand Rapids
. Portions of the Bois Forte
and Leech Lake
Indian reservation
s are in the county.
. It was originally a much larger county, which covered many of today's northeastern Minnesota counties. The original Itasca County stretched over Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching, eastern Lake of the Woods, eastern Beltrami, Itasca, northern Aitkin, and northern Carlton counties, today in Minnesota.
Itasca County was originally named for Lake Itasca
. It was found to be the true source of the Mississippi River
. After many disputes over finding the source of the Mississippi River, Henry Roe Schoolcraft set out to find its true source in 1832. Once he came upon its true source, he decided to name this 'Lake Itasca.' The Mississippi River flows from its small beginnings at Lake Itasca past Bemidji and other cities all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico
.
Broken down, Itasca makes reference to the Latin saying 'Veritas Caput' which has a definition of 'true head.'
It was thought to name Itasca County after Lake Itasca because of the importance of finding the true source of the Mississippi River. With the Mississippi River being one of our great waterways of the nation, the name being chosen for this county was only appropriate to be after the Mississippi's true source: Lake Itasca.
s occur where there was glacial activity in the past
. This area is known greatly for being forest
ed, and has been for centuries. The different forests are made up of trees such as pines, spruces, hardwoods, cedar, and tamarack. The many large forests in the area make forestry
and logging
major sectors in the economy.
Major forests in the county include the Chippewa National Forest
, the Big Fork State Forest
, George Washington State Forest
, Golden Anniversary State Forest
, and the Marcell Experimental Forest.
In Itasca County there are many different bodies of water from big lakes, to small creeks, to major rivers. Over 1400 lakes are located within the county. These bodies of water help support many different wildlife
species such as different birds and small mammals. Major bodies of water in the county include Lake Winnibigoshish
, Pokegama Lake, Deer Lake
, the Mississippi River
, Bowstring Lake, and the Blandin Paper Mill Reservoir.
of 2000, there were 43,992 people, 17,789 households, and 12,381 families residing in the county. The population density
was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 24,528 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.64% White
, 0.16% Black
or African American
, 3.40% Native American
, 0.27% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.16% from other races
, and 1.34% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 25.6% were of German, 13.8% Norwegian, 7.7% Finnish, 7.2% Swedish, 6.2% Irish
, 5.0% United States
or American and 5.0% English
ancestry.
There were 17,789 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples
living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,234, and the median income for a family was $44,025. Males had a median income of $37,066 versus $22,327 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,717. About 7.70% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. It is named after Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately in area, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is located in southeastern Clearwater County within Itasca State Park and it has an average depth of 20–35 feet , and is 1,475 ft above sea level.The Ojibwe name for...
, which is in turn a shortened version the Latin words veritas caput, meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
. As of 2010, the population was 45,058. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
. Portions of the Bois Forte
Bois Forte Indian Reservation
Bois Forte Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation formed for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa...
and Leech Lake
Leech Lake Indian Reservation
The Leech Lake Indian Reservation or Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag in the Ojibwe language, is an Native American reservation located in the north-central Minnesota counties of Cass, Itasca, Beltrami, and Hubbard. It is the land-base for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe...
Indian reservation
Indian reservation
An American Indian reservation is an area of land managed by a Native American tribe under the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs...
s are in the county.
History
Itasca County was first formed in 1849, upon the creation of the Minnesota TerritoryMinnesota Territory
The Territory of Minnesota was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 3, 1849, until May 11, 1858, when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Minnesota.-History:...
. It was originally a much larger county, which covered many of today's northeastern Minnesota counties. The original Itasca County stretched over Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching, eastern Lake of the Woods, eastern Beltrami, Itasca, northern Aitkin, and northern Carlton counties, today in Minnesota.
Itasca County was originally named for Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately in area, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is located in southeastern Clearwater County within Itasca State Park and it has an average depth of 20–35 feet , and is 1,475 ft above sea level.The Ojibwe name for...
. It was found to be the true source of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
. After many disputes over finding the source of the Mississippi River, Henry Roe Schoolcraft set out to find its true source in 1832. Once he came upon its true source, he decided to name this 'Lake Itasca.' The Mississippi River flows from its small beginnings at Lake Itasca past Bemidji and other cities all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
.
Broken down, Itasca makes reference to the Latin saying 'Veritas Caput' which has a definition of 'true head.'
It was thought to name Itasca County after Lake Itasca because of the importance of finding the true source of the Mississippi River. With the Mississippi River being one of our great waterways of the nation, the name being chosen for this county was only appropriate to be after the Mississippi's true source: Lake Itasca.
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| 2008 | 55.18% 13,460 | 42.26% 10,309 |
| 2004 | 54.54% 13,290 | 43.93% 10,105 |
| 2000 | 48.74% 10,583 | 43.96% 9,545 |
Topography & Vegetation
The landscape in Itasca County varies greatly. The low plains, rolling hills, and wetlandWetland
A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands are categorised by their characteristic vegetation, which is adapted to these unique soil conditions....
s occur where there was glacial activity in the past
Glacial history of Minnesota
The glacial history of Minnesota is most defined since the onset of the last glacial period, which ended some 10,000 years ago. Within the last million years, most of the Midwestern United States and much of Canada were covered at one time or another with an ice sheet. This continental glacier had...
. This area is known greatly for being forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
ed, and has been for centuries. The different forests are made up of trees such as pines, spruces, hardwoods, cedar, and tamarack. The many large forests in the area make forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
and logging
Logging
Logging is the cutting, skidding, on-site processing, and loading of trees or logs onto trucks.In forestry, the term logging is sometimes used in a narrow sense concerning the logistics of moving wood from the stump to somewhere outside the forest, usually a sawmill or a lumber yard...
major sectors in the economy.
Major forests in the county include the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa National Forest is a National Forest located in northcentral Minnesota, United States, in the counties of Itasca, Cass, and Beltrami. Forest headquarters are located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. There are local ranger district offices in Blackduck, Deer River, and Walker.-History and...
, the Big Fork State Forest
Big Fork State Forest
The Big Fork State Forest is a state forest located in Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota. It is primarily managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The landscape is full of moraines, lakes, and wetlands...
, George Washington State Forest
George Washington State Forest
The George Washington State Forest is a state forest located in Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis counties, Minnesota. The forest was established and named after George Washington in 1931, the first President of the United States, to commemorate the bicentennial of his birth...
, Golden Anniversary State Forest
Golden Anniversary State Forest
The Golden Anniversary State Forest is a state forest located near Grand Rapids in southern Itasca County, Minnesota. The forest was established in 1961 in celebration of the golden anniversary of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's Division of Forestry, which is responsible for the...
, and the Marcell Experimental Forest.
In Itasca County there are many different bodies of water from big lakes, to small creeks, to major rivers. Over 1400 lakes are located within the county. These bodies of water help support many different wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative....
species such as different birds and small mammals. Major bodies of water in the county include Lake Winnibigoshish
Lake Winnibigoshish
Lake Winnibigoshish is a body of water in north central Minnesota, in the Chippewa National Forest. Its name comes from the Ojibwe language Wiinibiigoozhish...
, Pokegama Lake, Deer Lake
Deer Lake (Itasca County, Minnesota)
Deer Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota about north of Grand Rapids and about NE of Deer River. The lake covers and is roughly long and wide.Deer Lake is fed by three sources: rainfall, underwater springs, and one inlet from Little Deer Lake...
, the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
, Bowstring Lake, and the Blandin Paper Mill Reservoir.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 2927.78 square miles (7,582.9 km²), of which 2665.06 square miles (6,902.5 km²) (or 91.03%) is land and 262.72 square miles (680.4 km²) (or 8.97%) is water.Major highways
|
 Minnesota State Highway 38Minnesota State Highway 38 Minnesota State Highway 38 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U.S. Highway 2 in Grand Rapids and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 1 in Effie....  Minnesota State Highway 46Minnesota State Highway 46 Minnesota State Highway 46 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U.S. Highway 2 near Deer River and continues northwest to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 1 in Northome.Highway 46 is in length.-Route description:Highway 46...  Minnesota State Highway 65Minnesota State Highway 65 Minnesota State Highway 65 is a highway in east-central and northeast Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with Washington Avenue at the north end of downtown Minneapolis and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with U.S...  Minnesota State Highway 286Minnesota State Highway 286 Minnesota State Highway 286 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 6 in Talmoon and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 38 in Marcell.The route is in length.... |
U.S. Highway 2
U.S. Highway 71
U.S. Highway 169
Adjacent counties
- Koochiching CountyKoochiching County, MinnesotaKoochiching County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 13,311. Its county seat is International Falls. A portion of the Bois Forte Indian Reservation is in the county. A small part of Voyageurs National Park extends into its northeast...
(north) - St. Louis CountySt. Louis County, MinnesotaSt. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 200,226. Its county seat is Duluth. It is the largest county by total area in Minnesota, and the second largest in the United States east of the Mississippi River; in land area alone, after Aroostook...
(east) - Aitkin CountyAitkin County, MinnesotaAitkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population is 16,202. Its county seat is Aitkin. A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in the county.-History:...
(south) - Cass CountyCass County, MinnesotaCass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Beltrami CountyBeltrami County, MinnesotaBeltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 44,442. Its county seat is Bemidji. Portions of the Leech Lake and Red Lake Indian reservations are in the county. The northernmost portion of the Mississippi River flows...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 43,992 people, 17,789 households, and 12,381 families residing in the county. 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 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 24,528 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.64% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.40% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.34% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 25.6% were of German, 13.8% Norwegian, 7.7% Finnish, 7.2% Swedish, 6.2% Irish
Irish people
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, 5.0% United States
United States
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or American and 5.0% English
English people
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ancestry.
There were 17,789 households out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% 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, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,234, and the median income for a family was $44,025. Males had a median income of $37,066 versus $22,327 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 county was $17,717. About 7.70% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
| Cities | Townships | Unincorporated communities | Unorganized territories | ||
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Balsam Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Balsam Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 553 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Representation:The current Representative... Good Hope Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Good Hope Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Lawrence Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Lawrence Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 441 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... |
Liberty Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Liberty Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 91 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.4 square miles , of which, 70.7 square miles of it is land and 1.7 square... Morse Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Morse Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 605 at the 2000 census. Morse Township includes the unorganized settlement of Ball Club, Minnesota.-Geography:... Pomroy Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Pomroy Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 33 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles , of which, 36.8 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square... Stokes Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Stokes Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 57.3 square miles , of which, 52.5 square miles of it is land and 4.8 square... |
Ball Club, Minnesota Ball Club, Minnesota is a small town on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in Itasca County, MN. The majority of this town is populated by Native Americans of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.Ball Club's small economy includes a general store and gas station... Bowstring, Minnesota Bowstring is an unincorporated community in the Bowstring Lake unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It is located about 10 miles north of Deer River on Minnesota State Highway 6.... Goodland, Minnesota Goodland is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located 19 miles east–southeast of Grand Rapids on Minnesota State Highway 65.Goodland has a post office with ZIP code 55742.... Inger, Minnesota Inger is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, along the Bowstring River of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation.... |
Marcell, Minnesota Marcell is an unincorporated community in Marcell Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. Despite its unincorporated status, it appears on most more detailed maps of Minnesota due to the presence of several locally important businesses and the lack of larger towns in the surrounding... Max, Minnesota Max is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located southeast of Squaw Lake at the junction of Itasca County Roads 4 and 34. Minnesota State Highway 46 is nearby.Max has a post office with ZIP code 56659.... Pengilly, Minnesota Pengilly is an unincorporated community in eastern Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.Located in the northern part of the state, the community lies in the Iron Range region at the northern end of Swan Lake. Pengilly is located between Grand Rapids and Hibbing at the junction of U.S. Highway... Spring Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota Spring Lake is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located east of Squaw Lake at the junction of Itasca County Road 4 and Forest Road 2403.Spring Lake has a post office with ZIP code 56680.... Swan River, Itasca County, Minnesota Swan River is a small unincorporated community in southeast Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Grand Rapids and Floodwood at the junction of U.S... Talmoon, Minnesota Talmoon is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Deer River and Big Falls at the junction of Minnesota Highway 6 and Minnesota Highway 286... Togo, Minnesota Togo is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.Togo's motto is "Where the pavement ends and the North begins".... Wirt, Minnesota Wirt is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located northeast of Squaw Lake at the junction of Itasca County Roads 29 and 31. The Big Fork River flows through the community.... |
Bowstring Lake, Minnesota Bowstring Lake is an unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Deer Lake, Minnesota Deer Lake is an unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,286 at the 2000 census. It is the setting for novels by author Tami Hoag.-Geography:... Effie (unorganized territory), Minnesota Effie is an unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 200 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 80.3 square miles , of which, 79.7 square miles of it is land and... Little Sand Lake, Minnesota Little Sand Lake is an unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2000 census, the unorganized territory population was 369.-Geography:... Northeast Itasca, Minnesota Northeast Itasca is an unorganized territory in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,170 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
External links
- Itasca County government’s website
- Minnesota Department of TransportationMinnesota Department of TransportationThe Minnesota Department of Transportation oversees transportation by land, water, and air in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The cabinet-level agency is responsible for maintaining the state's trunk highway system The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT, pronounced "min-dot") oversees...
map of Itasca County (southeastern portion, northwestern portion, northeastern portion)