Falcon Heights is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,572 at the 2000 census. It used to be part of Saint Paul until declaring its independence in 1948. Ramsey County [2] is a county located in the U.S. 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. ...

It houses the "Saint Paul" campus of the University of Minnesota system, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as well as the Gibbs Farm Museum. A small portion of the film Jingle All the Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed at Falcon Heights Elementary. Location in Ramsey County and the state of Minnesota. ... The University of Minnesota is a large university with several campuses spread throughout the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in August 2003 The Minnesota State Fair, marketed for generations as The Great Minnesota Get-Together, is one of the largest state fairs in the United States. ... Jingle All The Way (1996) is a comedy movie, directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. ... Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (IPA: ) (born on July 30, 1947) is an Austrian bodybuilder, actor and Republican politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of California. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²), all land. Image File history File links MNMap-doton-Falcon_Heights. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 5,572 people, 2,103 households, and 1,434 families residing in the city. The population density was 960.4/km² (2,487.9/mi²). There were 2,136 housing units at an average density of 368.2/km² (953.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.66% White, 3.36% African American, 0.43% Native American, 14.95% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population. 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. ... 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. ...

There were 2,103 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,382, and the median income for a family was $59,415. Males had a median income of $43,693 versus $34,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,370. About 8.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 5.2% 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. ...

Education

Falcon Heights is served by the Roseville Area School District (ISD 623).

Trivia

On September 2, 1901 then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt first uttered, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," while on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, in Falcon Heights. Roosevelt became president just days later, upon the assassination of William McKinley.

The handled paper shopping bag was invented by a man living in Falcon Heights.

Northwest Airlines was started at the corner of Snelling Avenue and Larpenteur Avenues in Falcon Heights at Curtiss Field Airport. That corner was most recently redeveloped into a housing development.

The Gentle Leader device for controlling dogs was invented by a man living in Falcon Heights.

Falcon Heights is the 70th best educated city in the United States. 70.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher; 38.1% have a graduate or professional degree (http://www.city-data.com/city/Falcon-Heights-Minnesota.html).

Falcon Heights breifly changed its name to "Viking Heights" when the Minnesota Vikings played the Atlanta Falcons in 1998. It was a glorious time for Minnesota Football!

Falcon Heights Elementary school is a great place to play!

The horrible film "Sugar and Spice" was partially filmed in Falcon Heights!

It is rumored that a group of 5 grand young fellows truly run this city!

External links

• Falcon Heights' Home Page