Minnetrista, Minnesota facts for kids
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Minnetrista
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Location of Minnetrista
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.05 sq mi (80.41 km2) |
| • Land | 26.11 sq mi (67.62 km2) |
| • Water | 4.94 sq mi (12.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,262 |
| • Density | 316.45/sq mi (122.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
55331
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| FIPS code | 27-43306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669532 |
Minnetrista is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Minneapolis. Minnetrista is part of the larger Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Even though it's near a big city, Minnetrista still has a lot of farms. Farmers here grow corn, soybeans, and hay. They also raise horses. The city is home to many lakes, including part of Lake Minnetonka. Lake Minnetonka is the ninth-biggest lake in Minnesota.
In 2020, the city had 8,262 people living there. The name Minnetrista comes from the Dakota language. In Dakota, minne means "water" and trista means "crooked." So, Minnetrista means "crooked water."
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Geography of Minnetrista
Minnetrista covers a total area of about 30.76 square miles (79.67 square kilometers). Most of this area, 25.82 square miles (66.87 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 4.94 square miles (12.79 square kilometers) is water. The city is located entirely within Hennepin County.
Main Roads and Waterways
Several important roads run through Minnetrista. These include County Roads 15, 44, 92, and 110. These roads help people travel around the city and connect to other areas.
Minnetrista is known for its many lakes. Some of these lakes are Whaletail Lake, Little Long Lake, Mud Lake, Ox Yoke Lake, and Saunders Lake. A large part of Lake Minnetonka is also within the city's borders. Six Mile Creek flows through the western part of Minnetrista. This creek carries water from about 17,000 acres (69 square kilometers) of land into Lake Minnetonka.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 212 | — | |
| 1870 | 626 | 195.3% | |
| 1880 | 844 | 34.8% | |
| 1890 | 995 | 17.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,283 | 28.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,731 | 34.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,146 | −33.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,179 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,302 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,966 | 51.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,211 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,878 | 30.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,236 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,439 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,358 | 26.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,384 | 46.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,262 | 29.4% | |
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Minnetrista has grown a lot over the years. In 1860, only 212 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 8,262 people.
Who Lives in Minnetrista?
According to the 2010 census, 6,384 people lived in Minnetrista. There were 2,176 households and 1,823 families. The city had about 247 people per square mile (95 people per square kilometer).
Most people living in Minnetrista were White (96.3%). Other groups included Asian (1.6%), African American (0.7%), and Native American (0.1%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Minnetrista had children. About 45.5% of households had children under 18. Most families (76.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.93 people, and the average family had 3.21 people.
The average age in Minnetrista was 39.7 years old. About 31.2% of residents were under 18. About 8.7% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Schools in Minnetrista
Students in Minnetrista attend public schools operated by different school districts. These include Waconia Public Schools, Westonka Public Schools, and Watertown Mayer.
Some of the high schools serving the area are Waconia High School and Mound Westonka High School.
See also
In Spanish: Minnetrista (Minnesota) para niños
