Mounds View, Minnesota facts for kids
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Mounds View
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Mounds View City Hall and water tower
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Location of the city of Mounds View
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Organized | May 11, 1858 |
| Incorporated | April 24, 1958 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km2) |
| • Land | 4.06 sq mi (10.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,249 |
| • Estimate
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12,636 |
| • Density | 3,265.71/sq mi (1,260.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55112
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-44530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395118 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% |
Mounds View is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 13,249 people lived there. It's part of the larger Twin Cities area, which includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Major roads like U.S. Highway 10, County Road 10, and Interstate 35W help people travel through the city.
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Exploring Mounds View's Geography
Mounds View covers about 4.12 square miles (10.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A stream called Rice Creek runs through the southeast side of Mounds View.
The city is surrounded by other towns. These include Shoreview, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, and Blaine. The border between Ramsey and Anoka counties is also very close by.
The History of Mounds View
The city of Mounds View is located in what was once called Mounds View Township. This township was first set up in 1858. One hundred years later, in 1958, the village of Mounds View officially became a city.
After World War II, the city grew a lot. This growth was partly because of the nearby Twin Cities Arsenal, which provided jobs.
Mounds View is mostly a place where people live. However, it also has several business areas and companies. Most businesses are found along the County Road 10 area. Homes are mostly located on either side of this road. Some well-known businesses here include Sysco Distributing and Mermaid Entertainment & Event.
In 1987, Mounds View was recognized as a Tree City USA. This means the city works hard to care for its trees and green spaces. It still holds this recognition today.
In 2005, the Mounds View City Council decided to sell the city's golf course, "The Bridges of Mounds View." It was sold to Medtronic, a large medical technology company. Medtronic built a new campus there, which opened in 2007. This new campus is in the northeast part of the city.
In June 2016, the city council voted to change the name of County Road 10 within the city limits to Mounds View Boulevard.
Before 1968, some old property documents in Mounds View had rules called "racial covenants." These rules tried to stop African Americans and other people of color from buying homes in certain areas. Today, these rules are not allowed and cannot be enforced. In 2024, the mayor announced a plan to help property owners remove these old rules from their deeds when they sell their homes.
Population and People in Mounds View
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 6,416 | — | |
| 1970 | 10,599 | 65.2% | |
| 1980 | 12,593 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 12,541 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,738 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 12,155 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 13,249 | 9.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 12,636 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Mounds View in 2010
In 2010, there were 12,155 people living in Mounds View. These people lived in 4,954 households, and 3,236 of these were families. The city had about 3,016 people per square mile.
The people living in Mounds View came from many different backgrounds:
- 81.3% White
- 5.5% African American
- 0.8% Native American
- 7.0% Asian
- 0.1% Pacific Islander
- 2.3% from other races
- 3.1% from two or more races
- 5.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (47.5%) were married couples. About 27.8% of households were single individuals.
The average age of people in the city was 37.8 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Mounds View
Mounds View has several schools that help students learn and grow.
Calvin Academy, a private school, moved to the area in 1999. It focused on helping children with certain learning needs. The school closed by the end of 2005. Since 2014, the Mounds View Public Schools Area Learning Center has used that same building. This center helps students learn in different ways.
Other public schools in Mounds View include Edgewood Middle School and Pinewood Elementary School. Both of these schools are part of the Mounds View Public Schools district.
Notable People from Mounds View
Some interesting people have connections to Mounds View:
- Amanda Lee is a naval aviator in the United States Navy.
- Meghan Lorence is a forward who plays for the Minnesota Whitecaps hockey team.
- Oliver Moore is a hockey player.
Images for kids
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Mounds View City Hall and water tower
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Location of the city of Mounds View within Ramsey County, Minnesota
