Otsego, Minnesota facts for kids
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Otsego
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Location of the city of Otsego
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Incorporated | November 15, 1990 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.53 sq mi (79.08 km2) |
| • Land | 29.61 sq mi (76.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,966 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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23,241 |
| • Density | 674.32/sq mi (260.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55301, 55362, 55330
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-49138 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649039 |
Otsego is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It's a suburb located northwest of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. This area is often called the "Twin Cities" metropolitan area.
In 2020, Otsego had a population of 19,966 people. By 2023, this number grew to 23,241. Otsego is the biggest city in Wright County. It is also the 47th largest city in all of Minnesota. Main roads like Minnesota State Highway 101 and Interstate 94 help people travel through the city.
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History of Otsego
Otsego started as an organized township in 1858. A township is a type of local government area. It was named after Otsego County in New York.
Later, in 1990, the township officially became a city. This process is called incorporation.
Geography and Location
Otsego covers a total area of about 30.49 square miles (79.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is special because it sits where two rivers meet. This meeting point is called a confluence. The two rivers are the Mississippi River and the Crow River.
Otsego is located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Downtown Minneapolis. You can get there easily by taking Interstate 94.
Nearby Cities
Otsego is close to several other cities. These include Albertville, St. Michael, Rogers, Elk River, Dayton, and Monticello.
Climate and Weather
Otsego has a humid continental climate. This means it has cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. It's typical for this part of the Upper Midwest region.
The city gets all kinds of weather. This includes snow, sleet, ice, rain, thunderstorms, and fog. Summer temperatures can go above 100 °F (38 °C). Winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F (-18 °C).
Sometimes, Otsego can be a few degrees colder than downtown Minneapolis in winter. This is because of something called the urban heat island effect. This effect means cities tend to be warmer than surrounding rural areas.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 320 | — | |
| 1870 | 595 | 85.9% | |
| 1880 | 740 | 24.4% | |
| 1890 | 819 | 10.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,105 | 34.9% | |
| 1910 | 983 | −11.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,021 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,000 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 944 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 916 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,080 | 17.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,526 | 41.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,769 | 212.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,219 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,389 | 22.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,571 | 112.4% | |
| 2020 | 19,966 | 47.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 23,241 | 71.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The population of Otsego has grown a lot over the years. In 1860, only 320 people lived here. By 2020, the population had reached nearly 20,000 people. This shows how much the city has developed.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 13,571 people living in 4,736 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Out of these, 3,560 were families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.86. For families, the average was 3.29 people.
About 30.9% of the people living in Otsego were under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 31.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 31.8, and half were older.
Education in Otsego
Students in Otsego attend schools in different districts. A small part of the city is in the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district.
Most of Otsego is part of the Elk River/Rogers, Minnesota School District. The far western side of the city is in the Monticello School District.
Rogers High School is one of the main high schools that serves the community.
See also
In Spanish: Otsego (Minnesota) para niños
