St. Michael, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 9,099 people, 2,926 households, and 2,437 families residing in the city. The population density
was 279.4 people per square mile (107.9/km²). There were 3,058 housing units at an average density of 93.9 per square mile (36.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.03% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. 49.9% were of German
, 8.7% Norwegian, 7.0% Irish
, 6.9% United States
or American and 5.7% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 2,926 households out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples
living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males
The median income for a household in the city was $69,903, and the median income for a family was $74,236. Males had a median income of $46,488 versus $32,402 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,742. About 1.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
academies The seven schools are St. Michael-Albertville High School
(Grades 9-12), St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East (Grades 5-8), St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West (Grades 5-8), St. Michael Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Fieldstone Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Big Woods Elementary School (Grades 1-4), and Albertville Primary School (Kindergarten). The two academies are the Page Academy (Middle School alternative) and the Knights' Academy (High School alternative). There is also a private Catholic School for grades K-7 (with 8th grade to be added in 2012) in St. Michael.
Currently a new high school has been opened for the 2009-2010 school year, and a dedication took place on September 20, 2009. The previous high school was converted into a new middle school (Middle School West). The current middle school has been renamed to Middle School East. The new high school is the 2nd largest in the state of Minnesota.
, football tight end
for the Chicago Bears
Mitch Potter
, former track and field
athlete for the University of Minnesota
and Team USA
Derek Brant, former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
organization
Dick Bremer
, broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins
Census
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of 2000, there were 9,099 people, 2,926 households, and 2,437 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 279.4 people per square mile (107.9/km²). There were 3,058 housing units at an average density of 93.9 per square mile (36.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.03% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. 49.9% were of German
Germans
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, 8.7% Norwegian, 7.0% Irish
Irish people
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, 6.9% United States
United States
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or American and 5.7% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 2,926 households out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males
The median income for a household in the city was $69,903, and the median income for a family was $74,236. Males had a median income of $46,488 versus $32,402 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $24,742. About 1.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
School Information
St. Michael is part of St. Michael-Albertville Independent School District # 885. The St. Michael-Albertville school colors are royal blue and gold with the mascot as the Knight. The school district consists of seven schools and two ALPAlternative education
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academies The seven schools are St. Michael-Albertville High School
St. Michael-Albertville High School
St. Michael-Albertville High School is a public high school located in St. Michael, Minnesota. They are the former Minnesota State AA High School Wrestling Champions, having won the title four years in a row....
(Grades 9-12), St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East (Grades 5-8), St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West (Grades 5-8), St. Michael Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Fieldstone Elementary School (Grades 1-4), Big Woods Elementary School (Grades 1-4), and Albertville Primary School (Kindergarten). The two academies are the Page Academy (Middle School alternative) and the Knights' Academy (High School alternative). There is also a private Catholic School for grades K-7 (with 8th grade to be added in 2012) in St. Michael.
Currently a new high school has been opened for the 2009-2010 school year, and a dedication took place on September 20, 2009. The previous high school was converted into a new middle school (Middle School West). The current middle school has been renamed to Middle School East. The new high school is the 2nd largest in the state of Minnesota.
Notable natives
Matt SpaethMatt Spaeth
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, football tight end
Tight end
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for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
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Mitch Potter
Mitch Potter
Mitchell "Mitch" Potter is a male American track and field athlete, who competes in the sprints events, primarily the 400 metres. He is best known for winning the men's 400 metres event at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo...
, former track and field
Track and field
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athlete for the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
and Team USA
Team USA
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Derek Brant, former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
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organization
Dick Bremer
Dick Bremer
Richard J. Bremer is a sports broadcaster for Fox Sports North. He does the play-by-play announcing for the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Gophers men's basketball and other Minnesota sports...
, broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
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