Savage, Minnesota
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Minnesota | ||
| County | Scott | ||
| Founded | 1852 | ||
| Incorporated | 1892 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Thomas M. Brennan | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) | ||
| - Land | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - City | 21,115 | ||
| - Density | 1,327.1/sq mi (512.4/km²) | ||
| - Metro | 2,968,805 | ||
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) | ||
| ZIP code | 55378 | ||
| Area code(s) | 952 | ||
| Website: http://www.ci.savage.mn.us | |||
Savage is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,115 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.8 km² (16.5 mi²). 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (3.69%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 21,115 people, 6,807 households, and 5,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 512.4/km² (1,326.9/mi²). There were 6,994 housing units at an average density of 169.7/km² (439.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.65% White, 1.59% African American, 0.25% Native American, 5.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.
There were 6,807 households out of which 56.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 43.5% from 25 to 44, 13.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $75,097, and the median income for a family was $79,244. Males had a median income of $50,884 versus $35,824 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,858. About 1.9% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] City administration
Mayor:
City Council:
- Gene Abbott
- Al McColl
- Jane Victorey
- Janet Williams
[edit] History
In 1852, a small trading post was built at the junction of Credit River and the Minnesota River. The landing by the river was later named Hamilton Landing. Over time the area increased in population. In 1865, railroad tracks were first laid down. In 1866, the post office was built. The area was incorporated as Hamilton in 1862. In the 1902, a local man named Marion William Savage purchased a horse named Dan Patch. M.W. Savage promoted his horse prior to races and increased the prominence of the region. In 1904, the townspeople renamed the town after M.W. Savage. This horse in 1906 broke the world pacing mile record at 1 minute and 55 seconds that stood for 54 years.
During World War II, Savage was home to Camp Savage, an MIS language school which taught Japanese to be used in the fight against Japan.
[edit] Politics
Savage is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a right-wing Republican, scoring 2.8% progressive on a range of issues[1] and 100% conservative based on 2005 House votes - first elected in 2002.[2]
[edit] School logos
 New School Logo since 2006 |
 Burnsville, Eagan Savage Logo |
[edit] References
History of Savage [1]
- ^ Grossman, Joshua. ProgressivePunch Leading with the Left. All Issues. ProgressivePunch. Retrieved on 2006-10-28.
- ^ ACU Ratings of Congress, 2005. American Conservative Union (2005). Retrieved on 2006-03-03.
[edit] External links
- City Website
- Prior Lake- Savage School District Website
- Burnsville, Eagan, Savage School District Website
