Maplewood, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maplewood
City
Location of the city of Maplewood within Ramsey County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Ramsey
Incorporated (village)	February 26, 1957
Incorporated (city)	1982
Area
• Total	18.05 sq mi (46.74 km2)
• Land	17.04 sq mi (44.14 km2)
• Water	1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
Elevation	873 ft (266 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	42,088
• Estimate  (2022)	40,000
• Density	2,469.52/sq mi (953.51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	55106, 55109, 55117, 55119
Area code(s)	651
FIPS code	27-40382
GNIS feature ID	2395846

The official logo for the City of Maplewood.

Maplewood is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It's a busy place with a population of over 42,000 people, according to the 2020 census. Maplewood is very close to downtown Saint Paul, just about a ten-minute drive away. It forms the northern and eastern edges of Saint Paul.

Maplewood is an important city for business. It is home to the main offices and campus of the 3M Corporation, a huge company known for inventing things like Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape. You can also find the Maplewood Mall here, which is a popular shopping center, and St. John's Hospital, a major healthcare center.

Exploring Maplewood's Location and Shape

Maplewood covers a total area of about 18 square miles (46.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17 square miles (44.1 square kilometers), is land, while the rest is water.

Several important roads run through Maplewood. These include U.S. Highway 61, Minnesota Highway 36, and major interstate highways like 35E, 94, 694, and 494. These roads make it easy to travel in and out of the city.

The city of Maplewood has a very interesting shape. It stretches about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) from east to west and 10 miles (16 km) from north to south. It also has a long, narrow southern part that is about 7.5 miles (12 km) long and nearly a mile wide. Interestingly, even though the city is called Maplewood, there aren't many maple trees there! When the area was first organized, it was mostly open grasslands and oak forests.

Who Lives in Maplewood?

The population of Maplewood has grown steadily over the years. In 1960, about 18,500 people lived here. By 2020, the population had more than doubled to 42,088 people.

A Look at the 2010 Census

In 2010, there were 38,018 people living in Maplewood. The city had about 14,882 households, which are groups of people living together. Many of these households, about 30%, included children under 18 years old.

The average age of people in Maplewood in 2010 was about 39 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. This means there are many families and young people in the city. About 15% of the population was 65 or older.

What Drives Maplewood's Economy?

The economy of Maplewood is strong, thanks to many different businesses and organizations. These employers provide jobs for thousands of people in the city.

Here are some of the largest employers in Maplewood, based on a 2020 report:

As you can see, 3M is by far the largest employer, providing 12,000 jobs. Other big employers include the local school district, St. John's Hospital, and well-known stores like Target, Cub Foods, and Costco. The City of Maplewood itself also employs many people.

Famous Faces from Maplewood

Maplewood has been home to some talented individuals, especially in the world of sports:

• Jim O'Brien (born 1989): A professional ice hockey player who has played for teams like the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers.
• Audra Morrison (born 1994): A professional ice hockey player who plays for the Minnesota Whitecaps.
• Allie Thunstrom (born 1988): Another professional ice hockey player for the Minnesota Whitecaps.

See also

In Spanish: Maplewood (Minnesota) para niños