Orono, Minnesota
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Orono is the largest municipality by area on Lake Minnetonka and is largely residential.
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.[1] It was incorporated as a city in 1955.
Orono is named after Orono, Maine, the hometown of early resident George A. Brackett.[2][3]
Fire Service
On November 21, 2023, a Hennepin County Court found Orono in contempt for violating an injunctive relief order designed to safeguard the Long Lake Fire Department, its longstanding fire service provider.[4] The court issued the order after Orono hired the Long Lake Fire Chief, attempted to take control over Long Lake Station 2, purchased a ladder truck Long Lake was considering, and asked the state legislator to forcibly transfer Long Lake's pensions to Orono to build its own fire department, while Long Lake remains contracted to serve Orono, Minnetonka Beach, and Medina.[5][6] The contempt order was likely the first ever issued to a municipality in Minnesota and resulted from the city willfully disobeying the provisions of the injunction prohibiting the recruitment of Long Lake firefighters and the use of Long Lake Station 2.[7] The court also found Mayor Dennis Walsh and Fire Chief James Van Eyll colluded to intimidate a Long Lake firefighter in violation of the order and fined the city for its violations.[6]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". is water.[8] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 872 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,086 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 1,311 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 1,159 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 1,795 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 2,780 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 4,863 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 5,643 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 6,787 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 6,845 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 7,285 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 7,538 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 7,437 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 8,315 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Orono had a population of 8,315. The median age was 47.0 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.9 males age 18 and over.[9][10]
79.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 20.5% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 3,152 households in Orono, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 67.3% were married-couple households, 13.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 15.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 3,429 housing units, of which 8.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,688 | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 66 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 201 | 2.4% |
2010 census
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 7,437 people, 2,826 households, and 2,155 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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[14] of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,766 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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
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| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2024 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.6% 2,834 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.9% 2,969 | 2.6% 153 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.6% 2,894 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|50.3% 3,059 | 2.1% 126 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.1% 2,552 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.6% 2,162 | 9.3% 483 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|61.6% 3,146 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.1% 1,892 | 1.3% 68 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.5% 2,788 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|42.0% 2,073 | 1.5% 70 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|59.1% 3,021 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|39.9% 2,038 | 1.0% 50 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|59.7% 2,840 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.0% 1,667 | 5.3% 251 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.3% 2,346 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.6% 1,510 | 9.1% 384 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.3% 2,038 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|29.9% 1,377 | 25.8% 1,188 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.9% 2,728 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|34.1% 1,412 | 0.0% 0 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|66.8% 2,538 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.2% 1,263 | 0.0% 0 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|57.1% 2,174 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|28.5% 1,085 | 14.4% 547 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|60.8% 2,257 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.6% 1,393 | 1.6% 60 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.0% 1,601 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.6% 1,210 | 3.4% 99 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.8% 1,599 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.2% 1,318 | 0.0% 0 |
| style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960 | style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.7% 1,888 | style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|34.1% 979 | 0.2% 5 |
Notable people
- George A. Brackett - Early Minnesota businessman and politician
- Carlos Correa - former Minnesota Twins shortstop.[16]
- Bruce Dayton - Retail executive and philanthropist, former chairman and CEO of the Dayton Hudson Corporation (now the Target Corporation), founder of B. Dalton bookstores[17]
- Mark Dayton - Former senator, governor, and former resident. Married Aida Rockefeller (1978–1986).
- William Hood Dunwoody - Had a summer home on Brackett's Point.
- Kevin Garnett - National Basketball Association player[18]
- James J. Hill - The Empire Builder who had a farm on Crystal Bay to supply his Hotel Lafayette. Gave Hill School to the community.
- Irwin L. Jacobs - Corporate raider and entrepreneur[19]
- Greg LeMond - racing cyclist and former resident.
- Whitney MacMillan - Billionaire and former chairman of the Board and CEO of Cargill[20]
- William W. McGuire - former chairman and CEO of UnitedHealth Group and current owner of the Minnesota United FC soccer team[21]
- Charles Pillsbury - former resident and namesake for the "Doonesbury" character.
- George S. Pillsbury - was an American businessman and politician.
- Robert L. Searles - businessman, Minnesota state representative, and mayor of Orono.[22]
- Gregg Steinhafel - The former president, CEO, and chairman of the board of Target Corporation[23]
See also
References
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External links
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- City website
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