Orono, Minnesota

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Orono
City
Motto(s): 
"The Lakeshore City"[1]
Location of Orono within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Orono
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°58′16″N 93°36′14″W / 44.97111°N 93.60389°W / 44.97111; -93.60389Coordinates: 44°58′16″N 93°36′14″W / 44.97111°N 93.60389°W / 44.97111; -93.60389
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Founded1889
Incorporated1955
Government
 • MayorDennis Walsh[2]
Area
[7]
 • Total23.98 sq mi (62.12 km2)
 • Land15.92 sq mi (41.22 km2)
 • Water8.07 sq mi (20.90 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total7,437
 • Estimate 
(2019)[6]
8,339
 • Density523.91/sq mi (202.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55300, 55391, 55399, 55356
Area code(s)952
FIPS code27-48580[4]
GNIS feature ID0648996[5]
Websitewww.ci.orono.mn.us

Orono (/ˈɒrənoʊ/ ORR-ə-noh) is a city on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,437 at the 2010 census.[8]

History[]

Orono was originally part of Excelsior Township. In 1868, it became part of Medina Township. Residents received permission from Hennepin County to form the independent town of Orono in 1889.[9] It was incorporated as a city in 1955.

Orono is named after Orono, Maine, the hometown of early resident George A. Brackett.[10][11]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.15 square miles (65.14 km2), of which 15.98 square miles (41.39 km2) is land and 9.17 square miles (23.75 km2) is water.[12] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890872—
19001,08624.5%
19101,31120.7%
19201,159−11.6%
19301,79554.9%
19402,78054.9%
19504,86374.9%
19605,64316.0%
19706,78720.3%
19806,8450.9%
19907,2856.4%
20007,5383.5%
20107,437−1.3%
20208,31511.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 7,437 people, 2,826 households, and 2,155 families living in the city. The population density was 465.4 inhabitants per square mile (179.7/km2). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 200.8 per square mile (77.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,826 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.02. As of the 2013 American Community Survey, the Orono median household and family incomes are $100,362 and $117,024, respectively. Less than 2.5% of all families are living at or below the poverty level.[13]

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,766 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was 468.9 people per square mile (181.0/km2). There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of 181.0 per square mile (69.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 0.27% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 2,766 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,314, and the median income for a family was $101,114. Males had a median income of $61,913 versus $34,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $65,825. About 0.5% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Politics[]

Presidential election results

Notable people[]

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2020-03-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  8. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  9. ^ Johnson, Fred. The Big Water. Deep Haven Books, 2012. Pg. 120.
  10. ^ "Facts - City of Orono, Minnesota". Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  11. ^ "Profile for Orono, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
  12. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2015-08-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results".
  15. ^ Alonzo, Rick (2007-03-21). "Back to the starting point". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
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  19. ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/06/14/daily7.html
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