Forest Lake is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,798. Washington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.18% water. Image File history File links MNMap-doton-Forest_Lake. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,798 people, 2,805 households, and 1,744 families residing in the city. The population density is 626.4/km² (1,620.8/mi²). There are 2,897 housing units at an average density of 267.0/km² (690.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.18% White, 0.40% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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 are 2,805 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.98. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $44,419, and the median income for a family is $52,898. Males have a median income of $38,333 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,058. 6.3% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

Forest Lake began as a fuel stop for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad. The first train reached Forest Lake on December 23, 1868. The lake was so named for the abundant timber that lines its shores. Forest Lake Township was organized on March 11, 1874; The first one-room school was built that same year, which stood at the present day location of city hall. The city of Forest Lake was incorporated on July 11, 1893 with 175 residents. The first newspaper, The Enterprise, was printed in 1903. It was changed in 1907 to The Forest Lake Advertiser and later to The Forest Lake Times, in 1916 as it remains to this day. During the gangster era, "Ma" Barker and her gang occupied a cottage in the city; Dillinger also had a nearby cottage as did "Baby Face" Nelson. In July of 1910, the first Boy Scout club in Minnesota was formed: The Forest Lake Wolf Patrol. December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Timber Timber is a term used to describe poo bum holes that has been processed for use —from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use —such as structural material for construction or wood pulp for paper production. ... The term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. ... 11 March is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...