Wabasha County, Minnesota
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of 2000, there were 21,610 people, 8,277 households, and 5,876 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 9,066 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.97% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.27% Native American
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, 0.43% Asian
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, 0.62% from other races
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, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race. 53.3% were of German, 11.1% Norwegian, 7.3% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.0% American
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 8,277 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,117, and the median income for a family was $50,480. Males had a median income of $33,053 versus $24,316 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,664. About 4.10% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.00% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Chester Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota Chester Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 470 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,... Greenfield Township, Minnesota Greenfield Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,254 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... Lake Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota Lake Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 412 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, there... |
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Camp Lacupolis, Minnesota Camp Lacupolis is an unincorporated community in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. It is a historic fishing village on the Mississippi River known for its resorts.... Maple Springs, Minnesota Maple Springs is an unincorporated community along U.S. Route 61 in Pepin Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States, on Lake Pepin. It was originally named King's Cooley, after a coulee on the farm of a nearby settler named King. It had a station of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul... Reads Landing, Minnesota Reads Landing is an unincorporated community in section 24 of Pepin Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States.-History:Reads Landing was platted in 1856 as Pepin, although that name was never officially used. Around 1878, the town had various commercial and transportation buildings, but... South Troy, Minnesota South Troy is a small unincorporated community on U.S. Route 63 in Zumbro Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States, west of the city of Hammond.-Notable people:... Weaver, Minnesota Weaver is an unincorporated community in Minneiska Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. Centered at the intersection of U.S. Route 61 and Minnesota State Highway 74, the community lies along the Mississippi River. The Weaver Mercantile Building, built in 1875, is on the National... |
† These cities lie partly within Goodhue County
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 46,183. Its county seat is Red Wing. Nearly all of Prairie Island Indian Community is within the county.-History:...
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‡ A part of Minneiska extends into Winona County
Winona County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 49,985 people, 18,744 households, and 11,696 families residing in the county. The population density was 80 people per square mile . There were 19,551 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wabasha County, Minnesota
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish RefugeUpper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish RefugeThe Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a . 261 river mile long National Wildlife Refuge located in and along the Upper Mississippi River. It runs from Wabasha, Minnesota in the north to Rock Island, Illinois in the south....