Rosemount, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosemount
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Rosemount water tower
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| Nickname(s):
The “Irish”
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| Motto(s):
"Spirit of Pride and Progress"
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Location of the city of Rosemount
within Dakota County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| County | Dakota | |
| Established (township) | 1858 | |
| Incorporated (city) | 1972 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.22 sq mi (91.23 km2) | |
| • Land | 33.25 sq mi (86.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,650 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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27,081 | |
| • Density | 771.34/sq mi (297.82/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
55068
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| Area code(s) | 651 | |
| FIPS code | 27-55726 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650291 | |
Rosemount is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It sits on the southern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 25,650 people lived there.
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History of Rosemount
Rosemount started as a township in 1858. It became a city in 1972. This new city included the old village of Rosemount and an area called Pine Bend.
There was a discussion about what to name the township. Some wanted to call it Saratoga. But Rosemount was chosen instead. This name honored the town's Irish heritage. It also matched the name of the post office that had been there for a few years.
In the 1940s, a military gunpowder factory called Gopher Ordnance Works was located in Rosemount. There was also a community called Rich Valley. It had a post office from 1858 to 1935. It also had a train station for the Chicago Great Western railway.
Geography and Location
Rosemount covers an area of about 35.21 square miles (91.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.22 square miles (86.13 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.99 square miles (5.10 square kilometers), is water.
Several main roads pass through Rosemount. These include U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 3, Minnesota Highway 55, and County Road 42. These roads help people travel in and out of the city.
Rosemount's Climate
Rosemount experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 81.3°F (27.4°C). The coldest month is January, with average low temperatures around 3.3°F (-16°C). The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in the summer months like June, July, and August. Snowfall is common in winter.
| Climate data for Rosemount Research and Outreach Center, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1943–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
65 (18) |
81 (27) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
97 (36) |
91 (33) |
77 (25) |
66 (19) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.2 (−5.4) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
55.8 (13.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
77.3 (25.2) |
81.3 (27.4) |
79.0 (26.1) |
72.2 (22.3) |
58.6 (14.8) |
41.5 (5.3) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
54.2 (12.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.8 (−10.7) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
44.7 (7.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
67.2 (19.6) |
71.1 (21.7) |
68.7 (20.4) |
61.2 (16.2) |
47.7 (8.7) |
32.5 (0.3) |
19.2 (−7.1) |
44.1 (6.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.3 (−15.9) |
6.9 (−13.9) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
33.7 (0.9) |
46.6 (8.1) |
57.1 (13.9) |
60.9 (16.1) |
58.4 (14.7) |
50.1 (10.1) |
36.9 (2.7) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
10.8 (−11.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−37 (−38) |
−34 (−37) |
4 (−16) |
19 (−7) |
36 (2) |
41 (5) |
37 (3) |
24 (−4) |
9 (−13) |
−18 (−28) |
−31 (−35) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.96 (24) |
0.90 (23) |
1.80 (46) |
3.10 (79) |
4.32 (110) |
4.88 (124) |
4.51 (115) |
4.43 (113) |
3.44 (87) |
2.86 (73) |
1.71 (43) |
1.21 (31) |
34.12 (867) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population and People
Rosemount has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1880, only 116 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 25,650. The city is still growing, with an estimated population of over 27,000 in 2022.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 116 | — | |
| 1890 | 198 | 70.7% | |
| 1900 | 182 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 238 | 30.8% | |
| 1920 | 310 | 30.3% | |
| 1930 | 294 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 364 | 23.8% | |
| 1950 | 567 | 55.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,068 | 88.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,337 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,083 | 280.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,622 | 69.6% | |
| 2000 | 14,619 | 69.6% | |
| 2010 | 21,874 | 49.6% | |
| 2020 | 25,650 | 17.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 27,081 | 23.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Rosemount (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 21,874 people living in Rosemount. They lived in 7,587 households. About 46.5% of these households had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in the city was 34.7 years old. Many residents, about 30.7%, were under 18.
Fun Things to Do
Rosemount might not be a huge city, but it has hosted the USA Broomball National Championships many times. This is a big event where teams compete in broomball. Rosemount hosted the championships in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005.
The city also has a special community festival called Leprechaun Days. This festival lasts for 10 days and includes many fun events for everyone.
Schools in Rosemount
Rosemount has several schools for students of all ages:
- Dakota County Technical College (for higher education)
- Rosemount Elementary School
- Shannon Park Elementary School
- Rosemount Middle School
- Rosemount High School
- Saint Joseph Catholic School
- Rosemount First Baptist School
Famous People from Rosemount
Many notable people have connections to Rosemount, including:
- JT Brown, an NHL ice hockey player.
- Pierce Butler, who was a judge on the US Supreme Court.
- Tom Compton, an offensive lineman in the NFL.
- Kirk Cousins, a quarterback in the NFL.
- Payton Otterdahl, an Olympic athlete.
- Bernie Leadon, a musician and founding member of the band, The Eagles.
Images for kids
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Rosemount water tower
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Location of the city of Rosemount within Dakota County, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Rosemount (Minnesota) para niños
