St. Michael, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Michael
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The old Church of St. Michael pre-dates the city and serves as its namesake
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| Motto(s):
"A Great Place To Grow"
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Location of the city of St. Michael
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Incorporated | February 22, 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.37 sq mi (94.20 km2) |
| • Land | 32.67 sq mi (84.61 km2) |
| • Water | 3.70 sq mi (9.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18,235 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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21,034 |
| • Density | 558.17/sq mi (215.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55376
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-57346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650903 |
St. Michael is a city located in eastern Wright County, in the United States. It's found northwest of the Twin Cities area. In 2020, about 18,235 people lived there. By 2023, the population grew to over 21,000!
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Geography of St. Michael
St. Michael covers an area of about 36.42 square miles (94.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part made up of water.
The Crow River flows along the eastern edge of the city. This river helps separate St. Michael from the city of Rogers. St. Michael also shares borders with several other towns and cities in Wright and Hennepin Counties.
Getting Around St. Michael
You can travel through St. Michael using a few main roads. These include I-94, US 52, and MN 241. These routes help connect the city to other places.
History of St. Michael
The city of St. Michael got its name from the St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. A post office opened in the area way back in 1858. The city officially became a city in 1890.
If you want to learn more about the city's past, you can check out the St. Michael Historical Society. Their goal is to "collect, preserve and share the history of the City of St. Michael." They help keep the city's stories alive for everyone.
Schools in St. Michael
St. Michael is part of the St. Michael–Albertville Independent School District#885. This school district is known for its royal blue and gold colors, and its mascot is the Knight!
The district has seven schools and two special academies. The schools include:
- St. Michael-Albertville High School (for grades 9–12)
- St. Michael–Albertville Middle School East (for grades 5–8)
- St. Michael–Albertville Middle School West (for grades 5–8)
- St. Michael Elementary School (for grades 1–4)
- Fieldstone Elementary School (for grades 1–4)
- Big Woods Elementary School (for grades 1–4)
- Albertville Primary School (for Kindergarten)
The two academies are Page Academy and Knights' Academy, which offer different learning options. There is also a private Catholic school in St. Michael for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
A new high school opened in 2009. The building that used to be the high school became the new Middle School West. The other middle school was then renamed Middle School East.
Population of St. Michael
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| 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% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 21,034 | 28.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 16,399 people living in St. Michael. Many families lived in the city, with over 5,200 households. About 53% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in St. Michael in 2010 was about 33.4 years old. A large part of the population, about 34.8%, was under 18 years old. This shows that St. Michael is a city with many young people and families.
Famous People From St. Michael
St. Michael has been home to some interesting people!
- Dick Bremer — A sports broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins baseball team.
- Chad Gable — A professional wrestler for the WWE.
- Robert O. McEachern (1927-2008) — He was a schoolteacher and also served as the mayor of St. Michael.
- Mitch Potter — A track and field athlete who competed for Team USA.
- Matt Spaeth — A tight end who played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. He went to St. Michael-Albertville High School.
- Caleb Truax — A professional boxer.
See also
In Spanish: St. Michael (Minnesota) para niños
