Crystal, Minnesota facts for kids
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Crystal
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Location of the city of Crystal
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| County | Hennepin | |
| Founded | 1866 | |
| Incorporated | January 11, 1887 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.79 sq mi (14.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) | |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 23,330 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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22,265 | |
| • Density | 4,031.45/sq mi (1,556.63/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
55422, 55427, 55428, 55429
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| Area code(s) | 763 | |
| FIPS code | 27-14158 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642518 | |
Crystal is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States that is about 5 miles from Downtown Minneapolis. The population was 23,330 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 are two of the main routes in the city.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.88 square miles (15.23 km2), of which 5.78 square miles (14.97 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.
City routes include Douglas Drive North, 36th Avenue North, 42nd Avenue North, and Bass Lake Road.
Crystal Airport, a small general aviation field, is located within the city limits.
The city is bordered on the north by the city of Brooklyn Park, on the northeast by Brooklyn Center, on the east by Robbinsdale, on the south by Golden Valley, and on the west by New Hope.
The City of Crystal allocates over 240 acres for parks and open spaces. It oversees 26 parks along with numerous amenities such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds, trails, and activity areas. Additionally, the Crystal Community Center includes an outdoor aquatic center, a skate park, and a little league baseball complex.
Crystal has been awarded the "Minnesota Star City" designation for economic development.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 417 | — | |
| 1870 | 718 | 72.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,019 | 41.9% | |
| 1890 | 48 | −95.3% | |
| 1900 | 750 | 1,462.5% | |
| 1910 | 966 | 28.8% | |
| 1920 | 814 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,865 | 129.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,373 | 27.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,713 | 140.8% | |
| 1960 | 24,283 | 325.0% | |
| 1970 | 30,925 | 27.4% | |
| 1980 | 25,543 | −17.4% | |
| 1990 | 23,788 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 22,698 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 22,151 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 23,330 | 5.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 22,265 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 22,151 people, 9,183 households, and 5,640 families living in the city. The population density was 3,832.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,479.7/km2). There were 9,634 housing units at an average density of 1,666.8 per square mile (643.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% White, 10.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 9,183 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education
Crystal is serviced by the Robbinsdale School District.
Notable people
- Tom Dooher – former president of Education Minnesota, was born in Crystal.
- Todd Richards – former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.
- Travis Richards - former NHL player.
- Jeff Schuh – former NFL player, was born in Crystal.
See also
In Spanish: Crystal (Minnesota) para niños
