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Encyclopedia > Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 16,447 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Sherburne County6.It is reported Elk River's population exceeded 20,000 as of 2005[1]. Sherburne County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant (French: Lets go!) Location in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest named river in North America, with a length of 2320 miles (3733 km) from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. ... The Elk River in Benton County in 2004 The Elk River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in east-central Minnesota in the United States. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Sherburne County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 113.5 km² (43.8 mi²). 110.5 km² (42.7 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it (2.67%) is water. The city's latitude and longitude are 45.313601° N and 93.5814° W. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ (lambda),[1][2] describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 16,447 people, 5,664 households, and 4,400 families residing in the city. The population density was 148.9/km² (385.5/mi²). There were 5,782 housing units at an average density of 52.3/km² (135.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% White, 0.44% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population. 39.0% were of German, 14.7% Norwegian, 7.7% Swedish and 6.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States 2000 Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...


There were 5,664 households out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.24. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $58,114, and the median income for a family was $65,471. Males had a median income of $43,230 versus $30,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,808. About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Transportation

The city of Elk River is a busy city when it comes to traffic, particularly on weekends in the summer and fall as vacationers and hunters head north to their cabins. US-10 and US-169 have their northwest juncture in Elk River, with the highways multiplexing for 12 miles until Anoka to the southeast. US-10 continues northwesterly toward St. Cloud, and US-169 continues due north toward Lake Mille Lacs from Elk River. MN-101 has its northern terminus at the US-10/US-169 split in Elk River, and is a major route connecting these highways with I-94, seven miles to the south. Categories: Stub | United States Highway system | U.S. highways in North Dakota ... U.S. Highway 169 is a spur of U.S. Highway 69. ... Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... St. ... Lake Mille Lacs is a lake in the U.S. state of Minnesota, located north of the Minneapolis-St. ... Minnesota State Highway 101 is a highway in Minnesota. ... Interstate 94 is a long interstate highway connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain region of the United States. ...


Many residents of Elk River commute to the Twin Cities daily for work. For commuters who do not wish to make the 40-mile drive, a coach bus service called the NorthStar Commuter Coach runs from Elk River to Minneapolis during the morning rush hours and back in the evening. The coach also stops in Coon Rapids. Fares for the NorthStar Coach are $4.50 each direction between Elk River and Minneapolis and $2.75 between Coon Rapids and Minneapolis. The NorthStar Commuter Rail, planned for completion in 2008, will replace the coach service with passenger rail service to Minneapolis. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ... Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... The Northstar Corridor is a proposed commuter rail line that will serve a region which runs to the northwest from Minneapolis, Minnesota toward St. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


For travel within the city, there is an on-demand bus service available called 'RiverRider.'


Schools

Elk River is served by one 9th to 12th high school, Elk River High School, and two middle schools, Salk Middle School and VandenBerge Middle School, both of which serve 6th to 8th grades.[2] Lincoln Elementary, Parker Elementary, and Meadowvale Elementary serve kindergarten to fifth grade.[3] Elk River High School has the highest suicide rate of all high schools in Minnesota. [4] [5] [6] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ...


Downtown Revitalization Project

The Elk River city council finalized their plans for several major construction projects in 2005, two of which will be known as The Bluffs of Elk River and Jackson Place. The stated goals of the Downtown Revitalization Project are to enhance downtown Elk River's role as a residential, commercial and retail area, as well as to revitalize commercial interest in the downtown area[7]. Construction is planned to be complete on both projects in late 2007[8].


Notes

  1. ^ http://www.city-data.com/city/Elk-River-Minnesota.html
  2. ^ http://www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/schools/schools.html
  3. ^ http://www.elkriver.k12.mn.us/schools/schools.html
  4. ^ http://www.erstarnews.com/2002/november/26prevention.html
  5. ^ http://www.erstarnews.com/2004/january/28districtpreparing.html
  6. ^ http://www.erstarnews.com/2001/march/21letter.html
  7. ^ http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B18493844-E9A7-4BC5-BA1B-5149BB77ECC4%7D/uploads/%7BA37587C7-142E-4679-BBC6-1E410136EBC3%7D.PDF
  8. ^ http://www.metroplains.com/portfolio/list/state:MN

External links


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Elk River Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sherburne County, Minnesota (750 words)
Home to approximately 18,000 residents, Elk River is one of the prettiest cities in the state with its forested hills, open prairie and scenic location between the Elk and Minnesota rivers.
Elk River has experienced significant residential growth in recent years, which in turn has attracted new commercial businesses to the area.
Traveling through Elk River it becomes apparent that this state truly is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Waterways, ponds and lakes are scattered throughout the region, providing residents ample opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
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