Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton County, Minnesota

Map of Minnesota highlighting Carlton County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded May 23, 1857 (created)
1870 (organized)[1]
Named for Reuben B. Carlton
Seat Carlton
Largest city Cloquet
Area
 • Total 875 sq mi (2,266 km2)
 • Land 861 sq mi (2,230 km2)
 • Water 14 sq mi (36 km2), 1.6%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 35,738
 • Density 41/sq mi (16/km²)
Congressional district 8th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.carlton.mn.us

Carlton County is a county located in the State of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,386.[2] Its county seat is Carlton.[3] A portion of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation is in the county. The county was formed in 1857 and organized in 1870.[4]

Carlton County is included in the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 875 square miles (2,270 km2), of which 861 square miles (2,230 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (1.6%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Climate and weather

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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[6]

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Carlton have ranged from a low of 1 °F (−17 °C) in January to a high of 80 °F (27 °C) in July, although a record low of −45 °F (−43 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.87 inches (22 mm) in February to 4.34 inches (110 mm) in September.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
186051—
1870286460.8%
18801,230330.1%
18905,272328.6%
190010,01790.0%
191017,55975.3%
192019,39110.4%
193021,2329.5%
194024,21214.0%
195024,5841.5%
196027,93213.6%
197028,0720.5%
198029,9366.6%
199029,259−2.3%
200031,6718.2%
201035,38611.7%
Est. 201635,738[7]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2016[2]

As of the 2010 census, there were 35,386 people residing in the county. 89.7% were White, 5.9% Native American, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% of some other race and 2.4% of two or more races. 1.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 16.4% were of German, 13.5% Finnish, 8.9% Norwegian, 8.6% Swedish and 5.6% American ancestry.[12]

As of the 2000 census, there were 31,671 people, 12,064 households, and 8,408 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 13,721 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.75% White, 0.97% Black or African American, 5.19% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.5% were of German, 16.9% Finnish, 12.5% Norwegian, 11.8% Swedish and 5.8% Polish ancestry. 95.5% spoke English, 1.8% Finnish and 1.1% Spanish as their first language.

There were 12,064 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.10% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.

Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 U.S. census data

The median income for a household in the county was $40,021, and the median income for a family was $48,406. Males had a median income of $38,788 versus $25,555 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,073. About 5.40% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Townships

Unorganized territories

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 44.8% 8,160 46.5% 8,460 8.7% 1,591
2012 35.7% 6,586 61.8% 11,389 2.5% 461
2008 35.5% 6,549 62.3% 11,501 2.2% 399
2004 36.2% 6,642 62.5% 11,462 1.3% 230
2000 37.0% 5,578 57.2% 8,620 5.9% 883
1996 29.0% 4,034 57.9% 8,052 13.1% 1,829
1992 26.6% 3,922 52.5% 7,736 21.0% 3,089
1988 34.1% 4,626 64.8% 8,790 1.1% 144
1984 34.3% 4,877 64.7% 9,189 1.0% 137
1980 32.1% 4,760 59.5% 8,822 8.4% 1,251
1976 31.3% 4,371 66.3% 9,247 2.4% 334
1972 42.8% 5,445 55.9% 7,116 1.3% 169
1968 25.1% 3,016 71.0% 8,538 3.9% 464
1964 22.5% 2,780 77.3% 9,552 0.2% 27
1960 37.7% 4,613 62.0% 7,576 0.3% 35
1956 39.0% 4,168 60.7% 6,484 0.2% 25
1952 39.0% 4,175 60.1% 6,432 0.9% 91
1948 27.0% 2,742 68.6% 6,967 4.4% 448
1944 30.0% 2,653 69.5% 6,153 0.6% 50
1940 31.9% 3,400 67.1% 7,159 1.0% 111
1936 22.8% 2,163 75.3% 7,136 1.9% 179
1932 42.6% 3,336 45.8% 3,586 11.7% 916
1928 64.0% 4,582 29.9% 2,138 6.1% 438
1924 49.8% 3,142 4.8% 303 45.4% 2,869
1920 59.5% 2,833 24.2% 1,152 16.4% 779
1916 40.2% 1,096 40.9% 1,115 19.0% 517
1912 10.9% 283 24.4% 631 64.7% 1,673
1908 62.4% 1,487 21.2% 506 16.4% 391
1904 76.9% 1,480 12.3% 236 10.8% 208
1900 68.8% 1,119 28.7% 467 2.5% 41
1896 67.2% 1,169 31.2% 543 1.7% 29
1892 58.5% 737 29.4% 370 12.1% 153

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 73.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Monthly Averages for Carlton, Minnesota". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
  7. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder"
  13. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
Adjacent places of Carlton County, Minnesota
 Saint Louis County Saint Louis County
Aitkin County
  Carlton County, Minnesota  
Pine County Douglas County, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 46°35′N 92°41′W / 46.59°N 92.68°W / 46.59; -92.68

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