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St. Michael
The old Church of St. Michael pre-dates the city and serves as its namesake
The old Church of St. Michael pre-dates the city and serves as its namesake
Motto(s): 
"A Great Place To Grow"
Location of the city of St. Michaelwithin Wright County, Minnesota
Location of the city of St. Michael
within Wright County, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Wright
Area
 • Total 36.38 sq mi (94.22 km2)
 • Land 32.67 sq mi (84.62 km2)
 • Water 3.71 sq mi (9.60 km2)
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 16,399
 • Estimate 
(2019)
18,204
 • Density 557.19/sq mi (215.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 763
FIPS code 27-57346
GNIS feature ID 0650903
Website City of St. Michael

St. Michael is a city in eastern Wright County, northwest of the Minneapolis-St Paul "Twin Cities" Metropolitan Area. The population was 16,399 at the 2010 census.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 305
1910 401 31.5%
1920 406 1.2%
1930 385 −5.2%
1940 389 1.0%
1950 487 25.2%
1960 707 45.2%
1970 1,023 44.7%
1980 1,519 48.5%
1990 5,411 256.2%
2000 9,099 68.2%
2010 16,399 80.2%
2020 18,235 11.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 16,399 people, 5,239 households, and 4,367 families living in the city. The population density was 501.0 inhabitants per square mile (193.4/km2). There were 5,482 housing units at an average density of 167.5 per square mile (64.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 1.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 5,239 households, of which 53.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.6% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.43.

The median age in the city was 33.4 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

Education

St. Michael is part of St. Michael–Albertville Independent School District#885. The St. Michael–Albertville school colors are royal blue and gold and the mascot is the Knight. The district consists of seven schools and two alternative academies. The seven schools include St. Michael-Albertville High School (Grades 9–12), St. Michael–Albertville Middle School East (Grades 5–8), St. Michael–Albertville Middle School West (Grades 5–8), St. Michael Elementary School (Grades 1–4), Fieldstone Elementary School (Grades 1–4), Big Woods Elementary School (Grades 1–4), and Albertville Primary School (Kindergarten). The two academies are Page Academy (Middle School alternative) and the Knights' Academy (High School alternative). There is also a private Catholic school in St. Michael for grades K–8, including preschool.

A new high school opened for the 2009–10 school year, and a dedication ceremony took place on September 20, 2009. The previous high school was converted into a new middle school (Middle School West). The current middle school has been renamed Middle School East.

Transportation

Interstate 94, US Highway 52, and Minnesota State Highway 241 are three of the main routes in the city.

Notable people

  • Dick Bremer – Sports broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins; resides in St. Michael.
  • Chad Gable – Professional wrestler for the WWE.
  • Father Paul Benno Marx – Roman Catholic priest and Benedictine monk, family sociologist, and writer. Born in St. Michael.
  • Robert O. McEachern (1927-2008) - schoolteacher and Minnesota state legislator. Lived in St. Michael and was the mayor of St. Michael
  • Mitch Potter – Track and field athlete, competed at the University of Minnesota, and with Team USA. Born in St. Michael and current resident
  • Matt Spaeth – American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears of the NFL. St. Michael–Albertville High School alumni. Born in St. Michael.
  • Caleb Truax – Professional boxer; born in Osseo and resides in St. Michael.

See also

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