Pope County, Minnesota
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Pope County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,308.[1] Its county seat is Glenwood.[2] The county was formed in 1862 and organized in 1866.
History
Pope County was identified by the state legislature in 1862[3] and named for John Pope, a Union Army general who had worked as a surveyor in the area.[4] Its organization was effected in 1866.
Pope County was the location of several protests against the CU Powerline in the 1970s.
Geography
The Chippewa River flows south through the county's western part. The Little Chippewa River flows south-southwest through its central part, discharging into the Chippewa southeast of Cyrus. The East Branch Chippewa River flows south-southwest through the eastern part of the county toward its union with the Chippewa in neighboring Swift County. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, carved with drainages and dotted with lakes and ponds. The area is devoted to agriculture.[6] The terrain slopes to the south and west, with its highest point near the northeast corner at Script error: No such module "convert". ASL.[7] The county has an 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". (6.6%) is water.[8]
Major highways
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Airports
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- Glenwood Municipal Airport (D32)
- Starbuck Municipal Airport (GHW)
Adjacent counties
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- Douglas County - north
- Stearns County - east
- Kandiyohi County - southeast
- Swift County - south
- Stevens County - west
- Grant County - northwest
Protected areas
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- Bruce Hitman Heron Rookery Scientific and Natural Area
- Farwell State Wildlife Management Area
- Glacial Lakes State Park
- Langhei Scientific and Natural Area
- Little Jo State Wildlife Management Area
- Lowry State Wildlife Management Area
- New Prairie State Wildlife Management Area
- Noordmans State Wildlife Management Area
- Skarpness State Wildlife Management Area
- Van Luik State Wildlife Management Area
- Wade State Wildlife Management Area
Major lakes
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- Amelia Lake
- Goose Lake
- Lake Emily
- Lake Johanna
- Lake Minnewaska
- Lake Reno (part)
- Lake Simon
- Pelican Lake
- Pike Lake
- Scandinavian Lake
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1870 | 2,691 | — | |
| 1880 | 5,874 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 10,032 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 12,577 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 12,746 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 13,631 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 13,085 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 13,544 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 12,862 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 11,914 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 11,107 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 11,657 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 10,745 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 11,236 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 10,995 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 11,308 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 11,495 | [9] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12] 1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 11,308. The median age was 45.5 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.9 males age 18 and over.[14][15]
The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.6% from some other race, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.7% of the population.[15]
37.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 62.8% lived in rural areas.[16]
There were 4,862 households in the county, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.3% were married-couple households, 18.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]
There were 6,367 housing units, of which 23.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.3% were owner-occupied and 20.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.[14]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 10,751 | 95.1% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 34 | 0.3% |
| Native American (NH) | 27 | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 50 | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 255 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 1.7% |
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,236 people, 4,513 households, and 3,064 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 5,827 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"./km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.85% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 38.8% were of Norwegian and 31.6% German ancestry.
There were 4,513 households, out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.
The county population contained 24.80% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 23.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,633, and the median income for a family was $42,818. Males had a median income of $30,452 versus $20,511 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,032. About 5.80% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.40% of those under age 18 and 12.10% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
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Unincorporated communities
Ghost town
Townships
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- Bangor Township
- Barsness Township
- Ben Wade Township
- Blue Mounds Township
- Chippewa Falls Township
- Gilchrist Township
- Glenwood Township
- Grove Lake Township
- Hoff Township
- Lake Johanna Township
- Langhei Township
- Leven Township
- Minnewaska Township
- New Prairie Township
- Nora Township
- Reno Township
- Rolling Forks Township
- Walden Township
- Westport Township
- White Bear Lake Township
Government and politics
Pope County has been a swing district in the past. In the 21st Century, the county has voted Republican in every election except for 2008. However, the margins were especially close in 2000, when Republican candidate George W. Bush won the county by 37 votes, and in 2004, when he won it by only 2 votes. Since 2016 the county has voted Republican by stronger margins, each of which were the best Republican performance since 1928.[18] Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
| Position | Name | District | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Paul Gremmels | District 1 | |
| Commissioner | Gordy Wagner | District 2 | |
| Commissioner | Paul Gerde | District 3 | |
| Commissioner | Larry Lindor | District 4 | |
| Commissioner | Paul Wildman | District 5 | |
| Position | Name | Affiliation | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | Senate | Torrey Westrom[20] | Republican | District 12 |
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | House of Representatives | Jeff Backer[21] | Republican | District 12A |
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | House of Representatives | Paul Anderson[22] | Republican | District 12B |
| Position | Name | Affiliation | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | House of Representatives | Collin Peterson[23] | Democrat | 7th |
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | Senate | Amy Klobuchar[24] | Democrat | N/A |
| style="background-color:Template:Party color" | | Senate | Tina Smith[25] | Democrat | N/A |
See also
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- ↑ a b c d Pope County MN Google Maps (accessed April 17, 2019)
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External links
- Pope County government’s website
- Pope County Historical Society
- Pope County GenWeb Project Helping people find their roots in Pope County. Part of the MNGenWeb and USGenWeb Projects.
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