East Bethel, Minnesota

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East Bethel
Location of the city of East Bethel within Anoka County, Minnesota
Location of the city of East Bethel
within Anoka County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°19′37″N 93°12′36″W / 45.32694°N 93.21000°W / 45.32694; -93.21000
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyAnoka
Incorporated (village)June 7, 1957[1]
Incorporated (city)January 1, 1974[2]
Area
 • Total47.69 sq mi (123.52 km2)
 • Land44.58 sq mi (115.46 km2)
 • Water3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 • Total11,626
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
12,038
 • Density270.03/sq mi (104.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55005, 55011, 55092
Area code(s)763
FIPS code27-17486
GNIS feature ID0656086[6]
Websitewww.ci.east-bethel.mn.us

East Bethel is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,626 at the 2010 census.[7]

Minnesota State Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 22 are the main routes in the city. Highway 65 runs north–south, and County Road 22 (Viking Boulevard) runs east–west.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.97 square miles (124.24 km2), of which 44.80 square miles (116.03 km2) is land and 3.17 square miles (8.21 km2) is water.[8]

East Bethel is in the northern part of Anoka County. The city contains the primary site of the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Central Minneapolis is 26 miles (42 km) to the southeast, along the Mississippi River, with the nearest international airport at Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 34 miles (52 km) southeast.[9]

Adjacent cities[edit]

The neighborhood of Coopers Corner is in the northern part of East Bethel.

History[edit]

Linwood Township split from Bethel Township in 1871.[10]

East Bethel was incorporated as a village on June 7, 1957,[1] and was officially incorporated as the city of East Bethel on January 1, 1974. [2]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860128
187021668.8%
188042395.8%
1890419−0.9%
190061747.3%
19106170.0%
192068210.5%
1930668−2.1%
19406801.8%
195091334.3%
19601,40854.2%
19702,58683.7%
19806,626156.2%
19908,05021.5%
200010,94135.9%
201011,6266.3%
2019 (est.)12,038[5]3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 11,626 people, 4,060 households, and 3,221 families living in the city. The population density was 259.5 inhabitants per square mile (100.2/km2). There were 4,237 housing units at an average density of 94.6 per square mile (36.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 4,060 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.7% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,941 people, 3,607 households, and 2,936 families living in the city. The population density was 243.9 people per square mile (94.2/km2). There were 3,718 housing units at an average density of 82.9 per square mile (32.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0.19% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 3,607 households, out of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,880, and the median income for a family was $62,004. Males had a median income of $40,599 versus $27,377 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,087. About 2.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Guide to East Bethel Minnesota".
  2. ^ a b Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 25. ISBN 9780873513968.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  5. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. ^ Distances according to Google Maps Accessed 17 February 2013
  10. ^ https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-10.pdf
  11. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 14, 2013.

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 45°19′10″N 93°12′09″W / 45.31944°N 93.20250°W / 45.31944; -93.20250