West Cook, Minnesota facts for kids
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West Cook, Minnesota
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 West Cook, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 663.1 sq mi (1,717 km2) |
| • Land | 575.9 sq mi (1,492 km2) |
| • Water | 87.2 sq mi (226 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,671 |
| • Density | 2.5200/sq mi (0.9730/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55604, 55612
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
West Cook is a special kind of area in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. It's called an "unorganized territory" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government handles its services. In 2024, about 1,848 people lived here.
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Exploring West Cook's Location
West Cook is located in the state of Minnesota. It is part of Cook County. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
How Big is West Cook?
The total size of West Cook is about 663.1 square miles (1,717.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 575.9 square miles (1,491.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 87.2 square miles (225.8 square kilometers), is covered by water. This means that about 13% of West Cook is water!
Small Communities in West Cook
Even though West Cook doesn't have its own city government, there are a few small communities within its borders. These are often called "unincorporated communities." One of these is:
Who Lives in West Cook?
Let's look at the people who call West Cook home. In the year 2000, there were 1,671 people living in this unorganized territory.
Population Details
The people living in West Cook come from different backgrounds. Most of the residents are White. A small number of people are from two or more races.
The average age of people in West Cook in 2000 was 44 years old. This means there were many adults living there. About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.7% were 65 years old or older.
Fun Places to Visit in West Cook
West Cook has some interesting natural attractions.
- Lake Abita is a cool place to see. People once thought it was the highest lake in all of Minnesota!
See also
In Spanish: West Cook (Minnesota) para niños
