Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
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Census
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of 2000, there were 22,330 people, 8,638 households, and 6,003 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 10,467 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.55% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 4.68% Native American
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, 0.21% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.22% from other races
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, and 1.05% from two or more races. 0.96% 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. 31.9% were of German, 14.4% Swedish and 14.2% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,638 households out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,977, and the median income for a family was $44,054. Males had a median income of $32,348 versus $22,036 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,656. About 6.70% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.90% of those under age 18 and 11.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Vineland, Minnesota Vineland is a census-designated place in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 607 at the 2000 census. As with other CDPs, the area and population values are included in aggregate values for its township... (Neyaashiing) |
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† a small part of Princeton extends into Sherburne County
Sherburne County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
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‡ a small part of Esteville extended into Mille Lacs County from Benton County
Benton County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,226 people, 13,065 households, and 8,518 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 13,460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
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External links
- Mille Lacs Messenger
- Mille Lacs County government’s website
- MNGenUSGen Web Site for Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
- 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 Mille Lacs County