Crosslake, Minnesota

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Crosslake
Location of Crosslake within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Location of Crosslake
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°40′14″N 94°6′25″W / 46.67056°N 94.10694°W / 46.67056; -94.10694Coordinates: 46°40′14″N 94°6′25″W / 46.67056°N 94.10694°W / 46.67056; -94.10694
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCrow Wing
Government
 • MayorDavid Nevin[1]
Area
 • Total36.90 sq mi (95.58 km2)
 • Land25.76 sq mi (66.72 km2)
 • Water11.14 sq mi (28.86 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total2,141
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
2,354
 • Density91.38/sq mi (35.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56442
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-13978[5]
GNIS feature ID0642486[6]
Websitewww.cityofcrosslake.org
Sunset over Daggett Lake in Crosslake, MN.

Crosslake is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,141 at the 2010 census.[7] It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.89 square miles (95.54 km2), of which 25.74 square miles (66.67 km2) is land and 11.15 square miles (28.88 km2) is water.[8] Main routes include County Roads 3, 16, 36, 66, and 103.

Crosslake is part of the Brainerd Lakes Area,[9] consisting of nearly 460 lakes within a 25-mile radius of Brainerd.

History[]

Crosslake was incorporated in 1959. In 1972, nearby North Cross Lake was formally absorbed into the city of Crosslake.[10]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960165
1970358117.0%
19801,064197.2%
19901,1326.4%
20001,89367.2%
20102,14113.1%
2019 (est.)2,354[4]9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,141 people, 1,027 households, and 651 families living in the city. The population density was 83.2 inhabitants per square mile (32.1/km2). There were 2,799 housing units at an average density of 108.7 per square mile (42.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 1,027 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 56.1 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 34% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 899 households, and 623 families living in the city. The population density was 73.8 people per square mile (28.5/km2). There were 2,477 housing units at an average density of 96.6 per square mile (37.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.52% White, 0.05% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population. 29.6% were of German, 19.8% Norwegian, 15.9% Swedish, 5.8% English and 5.0% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 899 households, out of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.52.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 31.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,125, and the median income for a family was $45,990. Males had a median income of $40,345 versus $23,636 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,227. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

Most of Crosslake is in Pequot Lakes Public Schools. Portions are in the and the .[11] Pequot Lakes High School is the Pequot Lakes district's high school.

References[]

  1. ^ "City Officials - City of Crosslake, Minnesota". cityofcrosslake.org. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. ^ "Explore Brainerd Lakes – Brainerd, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes". Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  10. ^ Guide to Crosslake Archived April 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Crow Wing County, MN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-07-07.

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