White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota facts for kids
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White Bear Township, Minnesota
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 White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.8 sq mi (28.1 km2) |
| • Land | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,049 |
| • Density | 1,023/sq mi (393.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-69916 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665981 |
| Website | www.ci.white-bear-township.mn.us |
White Bear Township is an urban township in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,049 at the 2020 census, up from 10,949 in 2010. White Bear Township was organized in 1858, and named after its White Bear Lake. Over the years, the cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and North Oaks were carved out of the township's original 36 square miles (93 km2). It now comprises four discontiguous parcels over an area of 9.3 square miles (24 km2). It is the only remaining township in Ramsey County. The unincorporated communities of Bald Eagle and Bellaire are located in the township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 10.8 square miles (28 km2), of which 7.5 square miles (19 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), or 31.12%, is water. Interstate Highway 35E, U.S. Highway 61, County Highway 96, and State Highway 96 are four of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 267 | — | |
| 1870 | 430 | 61.0% | |
| 1880 | 700 | 62.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,087 | 55.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,018 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,422 | 39.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,138 | −20.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,238 | 96.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,430 | 53.3% | |
| 1950 | 7,049 | 105.5% | |
| 1960 | 6,175 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,666 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,921 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,424 | 59.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,293 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 10,949 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 11,049 | 0.9% | |
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2010 Census
According to the 2010 census, there were 10,949 people, 4,261 households, and 3,225 families residing in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 94.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
