Marshall County, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. State
of Minnesota
. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat
is Warren
.
, there were 10,155 people, 4,101 households and 2,837 families residing in the county. The population density
was 6 per square mile (2/km²). There were 4,791 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.22% White
, 0.10% Black
or African American
, 0.29% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 1.62% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 43.2% were of Norwegian, 12.1% Polish, 11.7% German and 9.6% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 4,101 households of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples
living together, 5.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.
Age distribution was 25.40% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.10 males.
The median household income was $34,804, and the median family income was $41,908. Males had a median income of $30,051 versus $20,600 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,317. About 6.90% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Warren
Warren, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,678 people, 699 households, and 432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,174.1 people per square mile . There were 785 housing units at an average density of 549.3 per square mile...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1812.79 square miles (4,695.1 km²), of which 1772.24 square miles (4,590.1 km²) (or 97.76%) is land and 40.55 square miles (105 km²) (or 2.24%) is water.Major highways
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 Minnesota State Highway 89Minnesota State Highway 89 Minnesota State Highway 89 is a highway in northwest Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U.S. Highway 2 at Eckles Township, just north of Wilton and continues north to its northern terminus at Manitoba Highway 89 near Pinecreek. The route is in length.The highway runs around the...  Minnesota State Highway 219Minnesota State Highway 219 Minnesota State Highway 219 is a highway in northwest Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 1 near Goodridge and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 89 near Grygla....  Minnesota State Highway 220Minnesota State Highway 220 Minnesota State Highway 220 is a regional trunk highway in northwest Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U.S. Highway 75 in Climax and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 11 near Drayton, North Dakota. The route runs along and near the Red...  Minnesota State Highway 317Minnesota State Highway 317 Minnesota State Highway 317 is a short highway in northwest Minnesota, which runs from North Dakota Highway 17 at the North Dakota state line, at the Red River, and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with Minnesota State Highway 220 in Fork Township.The route is in... |
Adjacent counties
- Kittson CountyKittson County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 5,285 people, 2,167 households, and 1,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 2,719 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
, Roseau CountyRoseau County, MinnesotaRoseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. As of 2010, the population was 15,629. Its county seat is Roseau.-Geography:...
(north) - Beltrami CountyBeltrami County, MinnesotaBeltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 44,442. Its county seat is Bemidji. Portions of the Leech Lake and Red Lake Indian reservations are in the county. The northernmost portion of the Mississippi River flows...
(east) - Pennington CountyPennington County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 13,584 people, 5,525 households, and 3,552 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 6,033 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
, Polk CountyPolk County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
(south) - Grand Forks County, North DakotaGrand Forks County, North Dakota-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
(southwest) - Walsh County, North DakotaWalsh County, North Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,389 people, 5,029 households, and 3,319 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 5,757 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
(west) - Pembina County, North DakotaPembina County, North DakotaPembina County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. At the time of the 2010 Census its population was 7,413. The county seat is Cavalier....
(northwest)
National protected area
- Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
Demographics
At the 2000 censusCensus
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, there were 10,155 people, 4,101 households and 2,837 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 6 per square mile (2/km²). There were 4,791 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.22% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.29% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.62% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 43.2% were of Norwegian, 12.1% Polish, 11.7% German and 9.6% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 4,101 households of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.
Age distribution was 25.40% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.10 males.
The median household income was $34,804, and the median family income was $41,908. Males had a median income of $30,051 versus $20,600 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $16,317. About 6.90% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Cedar Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Cedar Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 94 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there... Donnelly Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Donnelly Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Holt Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Holt Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Lincoln Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Lincoln Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Parker Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Parker Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were... |
Gatzke, Minnesota Gatzke is an unincorporated community in Rollis Township, Marshall County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located east of Middle River and northwest of Grygla. County Highway 6 serves as a main route in the community. State Highway 89 is nearby... Mud Lake, Minnesota Mud Lake is an unorganized territory located in Marshall County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the unorganized territory had a total population of 0.- Geography :... |
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Minnesota