East Bethel, Minnesota facts for kids
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East Bethel
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Location of the city of East Bethel
within Anoka County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Incorporated (village) | June 7, 1957 |
| Incorporated (city) | January 1, 1974 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.69 sq mi (123.52 km2) |
| • Land | 44.58 sq mi (115.46 km2) |
| • Water | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,786 |
| • Density | 264.38/sq mi (102.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55005, 55011, 55092
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-17486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394596 |
| Website | www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us |
East Bethel is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 11,786 people lived there.
The main roads in East Bethel are Minnesota State Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 22. Highway 65 goes north and south, while County Road 22 (also called Viking Boulevard) goes east and west.
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Geography of East Bethel
East Bethel covers an area of about 47.97 square miles (124.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.80 square miles (116.03 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.17 square miles (8.21 square kilometers), is water.
The city is located in the northern part of Anoka County. It is also home to a big part of the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. This is a special area for studying nature.
Central Minneapolis is about 26 miles (42 kilometers) southeast of East Bethel. The closest international airport, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, is about 34 miles (52 kilometers) southeast.
Neighboring Cities
East Bethel is surrounded by several other cities:
- Columbus (to the southeast)
- Ham Lake (to the south)
- Andover (to the southwest)
- Oak Grove (to the west)
- St. Francis (to the northwest)
- Bethel (to the northwest)
Two smaller areas, or neighborhoods, are also part of East Bethel. These are Coopers Corner in the northern part and Coon Lake Beach in the southeastern part.
History of East Bethel
The area that is now East Bethel has a long history. Originally, the land belonged to the Chippewa Indians. In 1837, the United States bought these lands. Settlers began to arrive in the 1850s.
In 1858, the area became a Township, which is a type of local government. This was the same year Minnesota became a state. The Township was named Bethel, which means "House of God" in the Bible.
Early Settlers and Growth
The first settlers in Bethel were a group called the Quakers, who arrived in 1856. They quickly built a school and a church. However, they left the area after an event in 1862. Other settlers who left during that time later returned. They became farmers, tradesmen, and merchants. The population of Bethel Township grew slowly but steadily over the years.
Becoming a City
In the spring of 1957, local people decided to form a committee. Their goal was to make Bethel an official village. On May 3, 1957, they asked the Anoka County Board of Commissioners for approval. After a vote, the idea was approved.
There were some legal challenges, but eventually, East Bethel officially became a village on April 27, 1959. Later, on January 1, 1974, it officially became a city.
East Bethel is quite large, covering about 48 square miles. This makes it the third-largest city in the metro area by size.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 128 | — | |
| 1870 | 216 | 68.8% | |
| 1880 | 423 | 95.8% | |
| 1890 | 419 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 617 | 47.3% | |
| 1910 | 617 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 682 | 10.5% | |
| 1930 | 668 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 680 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 913 | 34.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,408 | 54.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,586 | 83.7% | |
| 1980 | 6,626 | 156.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,050 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,941 | 35.9% | |
| 2010 | 11,626 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,786 | 1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 11,626 people living in East Bethel. These people lived in 4,060 households, and 3,221 of these were families. The city had about 259.5 people per square mile. There were also 4,237 housing units, like houses and apartments.
Most people in East Bethel were White (95.9%). A small number were Asian (1.6%), Native American (0.5%), or African American (0.4%). About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.86 people, and the average family had 3.15 people.
The average age in the city was 38.6 years old. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in the city (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
City Leadership
The city of East Bethel is led by several people who help make decisions and manage the city.
- The City Administrator is Matt Look.
- The Mayor is Kevin Lewis.
- There are also four Council Members:
- Bob DeRoche
- Tim Miller
- Jim Smith
- Brian Mundle
Transportation in East Bethel
Minnesota State Highway 65
Anoka County Road 22
See also
In Spanish: East Bethel (Minnesota) para niños
