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Isanti
Main Street in Isanti
Main Street in Isanti
Motto(s): 
A Community for Generations
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Isanti
Area
 • Total 5.13 sq mi (13.29 km2)
 • Land 5.09 sq mi (13.19 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,804
 • Density 1,336.21/sq mi (515.91/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central)
Zip code
55040
Area code(s) 763
FIPS code 27-31328
GNIS feature ID 2395443
Website www.cityofisanti.us

Isanti (/ˈsænti/ eye-san-tee) is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,804 people at the 2020 census. The name Isanti comes from two Dakota words. These words are isan (meaning "knife") and ati (meaning "camp"). The name refers to the Santee Dakota people, who are a Native American group.

Minnesota State Highway 65 and Isanti County Road 5 are the main roads in Isanti.

Geography of Isanti

Isanti is a city that covers about 13.29 square kilometers (5.13 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.10 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. The Rum River flows along the western edge of Isanti.

Population and People

Isanti has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1910, only 316 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,804 people.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 316
1920 411 30.1%
1930 371 −9.7%
1940 354 −4.6%
1950 422 19.2%
1960 521 23.5%
1970 679 30.3%
1980 858 26.4%
1990 1,228 43.1%
2000 2,324 89.3%
2010 5,251 125.9%
2020 6,804 29.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Isanti's Population in 2010

According to the census in 2010, there were 5,251 people living in Isanti. These people lived in 1,871 households. About 1,336 of these were families.

Many households had children under 18 living with them (48%). About half of the households (49.9%) were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband (13%). Others had a male head without a wife (8.6%). About 28.6% of households were not families.

The average age of people in Isanti was 28.4 years old. About 32.8% of residents were under 18. About 36.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had slightly more males (50.4%) than females (49.6%).

Sports in Isanti

Isanti was once home to the Minnesota Owls. This was a junior ice hockey team. They played in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League for more than 20 seasons.

Transportation in Isanti

Isanti has several important roads that help people travel.

  • MN-65.svg Minnesota State Highway 65 is a major route.
  • Isanti County 5 MN.svg Isanti County Road 5 is another key road.
  • Isanti County 23 MN.svg Isanti County Road 23 also serves the area.

Notable People from Isanti

Some well-known people have come from Isanti:

  • Blake Bjorklund – A professional racing driver.
  • Grace McCallum – An Olympian, known for her achievements in sports.
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