North Branch, Minnesota facts for kids
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North Branch
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Downtown North Branch
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Location of the city of North Branch
within Chisago County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Government | |
| • Type | Weak mayor–council |
| • Body | North Branch City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.03 sq mi (93.33 km2) |
| • Land | 35.60 sq mi (92.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,787 |
| • Estimate
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11,113 |
| • Density | 303.01/sq mi (116.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55056
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-46798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395250 |
North Branch is a city located in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. It's easy to find, right where Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 95 meet. In 2020, about 10,787 people lived here. The city gets its name from the north branch of the Sunrise River, which flows right through it.
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Exploring North Branch's Geography
North Branch covers a total area of about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers), made up of water.
A Look at North Branch's History
North Branch started as a township in 1861 and became an official city in 1881. In 1901, the city split into two parts: a village for the busy downtown area and a township for the surrounding areas. Later, in 1961, the township became its own village called Branch.
For many years, starting in the late 1970s, people talked about joining the two cities back together. The first time they voted on it was in 1984, but it didn't pass. A second vote happened on September 13, 1994, and this time, the idea was approved! The two cities officially merged into one on November 14, 1994.
Understanding North Branch's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 142 | — | |
| 1890 | 685 | 382.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,211 | 76.8% | |
| 1910 | 642 | −47.0% | |
| 1920 | 742 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 691 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 762 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 769 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 949 | 23.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,106 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,597 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,867 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,023 | 329.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,125 | 26.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,787 | 6.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 11,113 | 9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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North Branch in 2020: Key Facts
In 2020, North Branch had 10,787 people living in 3,881 homes. Most adults, about 94%, had at least a high school education. Also, 20.5% had earned a college degree or higher. About 4.9% of the people living in North Branch were military veterans.
Almost everyone, 98.9% of residents, was born in the United States. A large number, 80.4%, were born right there in Minnesota. For those born outside the U.S., most (85%) had become U.S. citizens. Most people in North Branch, 97.3%, speak only English at home.
The city is mostly made up of White residents (89.8%). Other groups include Asian (2.1%), Black (1.1%), and Native American (0.7%) people. About 5.3% of residents reported having two or more racial backgrounds.
The most common family backgrounds in North Branch are German (30.3%), Swedish (14.5%), and Norwegian (13.2%). Interestingly, North Branch has the highest number of people with Swedish ancestry in the United States among cities with over 10,000 residents!
Most workers (81.6%) drive their own car to work. About 10.6% share rides by carpooling. A small number (2.4%) walk or bike. About 5.0% of people work from home. The average household income in North Branch was $85,213, which is a bit higher than the state average. About 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Most homes (85.8%) are owned by the people who live in them.
The average family in North Branch has 3.21 people. About 60.1% of homes are families with a married couple.
North Branch in 2010: A Snapshot
In 2010, North Branch had 10,125 people living in 3,604 homes. The city had about 284 people per square mile. Most residents (96.6%) were White. Other groups included African American (0.5%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.8%). About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 42.4% of homes, there were children under 18 years old. About 57.3% of homes had married couples living together. The average home had 2.77 people, and the average family had 3.25 people.
The average age in the city was 34.3 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 10.3% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Schools in North Branch
- Sunrise River Elementary School
- North Branch Area Middle School
- North Branch Area High School
- Phoenix Academy of Art and Science K-6
Famous People from North Branch
- William J. Duffy – A judge and politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Thomas H. Horton – A farmer and politician.
- Janet Johnson – A Minnesota state senator.
- Mark Koran – A member of the Minnesota Senate.
- Jon Lucivansky – An NFL official.
- Doug Mahnke – A comic book writer.
- Anne Neu – A member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Rick Olseen – A former member of the Minnesota Senate.
- Matt Patrick – A music producer.
- Becky Pearson – A professional golfer who won on the LPGA Tour.
- Lee Quillen – A former baseball player for the Chicago White Sox.
- Richard Warren Sears – The founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company.
- Maynard W. Tollberg – A sailor.
See also
In Spanish: North Branch (Minnesota) para niños
