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Minnetrista, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°56′18″N 93°43′04″W / 44.9382960°N 93.7177406°W / 44.9382960; -93.7177406
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Minnetrista
City
Location of Minnetrista within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Minnetrista
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°56′18″N 93°43′04″W / 44.9382960°N 93.7177406°W / 44.9382960; -93.7177406
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Government
 • MayorLisa Whalen[1]
Area
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 • Total31.05 sq mi (80.41 km2)
 • Land26.11 sq mi (67.62 km2)
 • Water4.94 sq mi (12.79 km2)
Elevation
948 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,262
 • Density316.45/sq mi (122.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
55331
FIPS code27-43306
GNIS feature ID1669532[3]
Websitewww.cityofminnetrista.com//

Minnetrista is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.[3] It is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Minneapolis. Although it is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, the largely rural Minnetrista has agricultural activity involving corn, soybeans, hay, and horses. In addition to farmland and woods, the city is home to several lakes, including part of Lake Minnetonka, the state's ninth-biggest. The city's population was 6,384 at the 2010 census.[4] Minnetrista's name originates in the Dakota language, in which minne means "water" and trista means "crooked".[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 30.76 square miles (79.67 km2), of which 25.82 square miles (66.87 km2) is land and 4.94 square miles (12.79 km2) is water.[6] The city is entirely in Hennepin County. County Roads 15, 44, 92, and 110 are its main routes.

Lakes in Minnetrista include Whaletail Lake, Little Long Lake, Mud Lake, Ox Yoke Lake, and Saunders Lake, as well as several bays of Lake Minnetonka. Six Mile Creek runs through the western part of the city and brings the runoff from about 17,000 acres (69 km2) to Lake Minnetonka.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860212—
1870626195.3%
188084434.8%
189099517.9%
19001,28328.9%
19101,73134.9%
19201,146−33.8%
19301,1792.9%
19401,30210.4%
19501,96651.0%
19602,21112.5%
19702,87830.2%
19803,23612.4%
19903,4396.3%
20004,35826.7%
20106,38446.5%
20208,26229.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

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As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 6,384 people, 2,176 households, and 1,823 families living in the city. The population density was 247.3 inhabitants per square mile (95.5/km2). There were 2,336 housing units at an average density of 90.5 per square mile (34.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 2,176 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.2% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,358 people, 1,505 households, and 1,249 families living in the city. The population density was 166.9 inhabitants per square mile (64.4/km2). There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of 60.0 per square mile (23.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, 0.34% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.47% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. 32.0% were of German, 16.1% Norwegian, 9.9% Swedish, 7.4% Irish and 6.0% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,505 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $90,347, and the median income for a family was $93,104. Males had a median income of $65,395 versus $41,645 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,217. About 2.1% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 54.8% 3,103 43.3% 2,454 1.9% 106
2016 55.7% 2,427 36.1% 1,573 8.2% 360
2012 65.6% 2,671 32.9% 1,342 1.5% 62
2008 59.7% 2,205 38.6% 1,427 1.7% 61
2004 64.0% 2,109 34.9% 1,148 1.1% 37
2000 59.7% 1,494 34.6% 866 5.7% 143
1996 51.4% 1,063 36.8% 760 11.8% 245
1992 40.8% 866 29.9% 636 29.3% 623
1988 62.7% 1,088 37.3% 646 0.0% 0
1984 68.6% 1,166 31.4% 534 0.0% 0
1980 57.5% 902 31.8% 499 10.7% 167
1976 55.9% 848 42.7% 648 1.4% 20
1972 60.0% 747 37.6% 468 2.4% 31
1968 49.0% 538 45.6% 501 5.4% 60
1964 50.8% 485 49.0% 468 0.2% 2
1960 58.2% 521 41.4% 371 0.4% 4
1956 59.1% 594 40.8% 410 0.2% 2

Education

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Waconia Public Schools and Westonka Public Schools and Watertown Mayer operate area public schools,[10] including Waconia High School and Mound Westonka High School.

References

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  1. ^ "Mayor and Council - City of Minnetrista". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minnetrista
  4. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[dead link]
  5. ^ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 231. ISBN 0-87351-396-7. Archived from the original on April 26, 2007.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  10. ^ "Why Waconia". Waconia Public Schools. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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