Grant County, Minnesota

Grant County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 6,018.[1] Its county seat is Elbow Lake.[2]

Not to be confused with Grant, Minnesota.

Grant County
U.S. county
Grant County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°56′N 96°01′W
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 6, 1868 (created)
1874 (organized)
Named forUlysses S. Grant
SeatElbow Lake
Largest cityElbow Lake
Area
 • Total575 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land548 sq mi (1,420 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  4.7%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,018
 • Estimate 
(2019)
5,972
 • Density11.0/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.co.grant.mn.us

History

The county was created on March 6, 1868. It was named for Civil War General and US President Ulysses S. Grant.[3][4] Its government was organized in 1874.[3]

Geography

The Chippewa River flows generally southward through the eastern part of Grant County. The Mustinka River flows south and then west-southwest through the upper and central parts of western Grant County. The terrain consists of low rolling hills dotted with lakes, its usable areas devoted to agriculture.[5] The terrain generally slopes to the south and east; its highest point is on its upper eastern border, at 1,375' (409m) ASL.[6] The county has an area of 575 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 548 square miles (1,420 km2) is land and 27 square miles (70 km2) (4.7%) is water.[7]

Soils of Grant County[8]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas[5]
  • Alvstad State Wildlife Management Area
  • Berksow State Wildlife Management Area
  • Chippewa State Wildlife Management Area
  • Helsene State Wildlife Management Area
  • Isaacson State Wildlife Management Area
  • Kube-Swift State Wildlife Management Area
  • Malsville State Wildlife Management Area
  • Marple State Wildlife Management Area
  • Mustinka State Wildlife Management Area
  • Storm-Bordson State Wildlife Management Area
  • Wilts State Wildlife Management Area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870340—
18803,004783.5%
18906,875128.9%
19008,93530.0%
19109,1142.0%
19209,7887.4%
19309,558−2.3%
19409,8282.8%
19509,542−2.9%
19608,870−7.0%
19707,462−15.9%
19807,171−3.9%
19906,246−12.9%
20006,2890.7%
20106,018−4.3%
2019 (est.)5,972[9]−0.8%
US Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2019[1]
Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 census data

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 6,289 people, 2,534 households, and 1,740 families in the county. The population density was 11.6/sqmi (4.50/km2). There were 3,098 housing units at an average density of 5.74/sqmi (2.22/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.28% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 41.2% were of Norwegian, 30.0% German and 7.4% Swedish ancestry.

There were 2,534 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.

The county population contained 23.90% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 23.10% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 22.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,775, and the median income for a family was $42,214. Males had a median income of $28,428 versus $20,240 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,131. About 6.00% of families and 8.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.50% of those under age 18 and 9.90% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Townships

Government and politics

Grant County is a swing district that has leaned Republican in recent elections. As of 2016, the county has selected the Republican presidential candidate in 60% of national elections from 1980 inclusive.

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 59.4% 2,063 31.8% 1,105 8.8% 305
2012 50.1% 1,748 47.2% 1,647 2.6% 92
2008 45.7% 1,646 51.3% 1,850 3.0% 109
2004 49.6% 1,893 48.6% 1,856 1.8% 70
2000 49.8% 1,804 41.6% 1,507 8.6% 313
1996 36.1% 1,284 50.7% 1,806 13.3% 472
1992 32.8% 1,201 42.6% 1,561 24.7% 904
1988 46.0% 1,693 53.0% 1,950 0.9% 34
1984 52.8% 2,111 46.7% 1,867 0.4% 17
1980 48.1% 2,054 42.7% 1,822 9.3% 396
1976 37.7% 1,635 60.5% 2,624 1.8% 79
1972 46.8% 1,899 51.4% 2,085 1.7% 70
1968 47.1% 1,929 48.4% 1,982 4.5% 184
1964 39.7% 1,734 60.3% 2,631 0.0% 1
1960 48.9% 2,239 51.0% 2,333 0.1% 4
1956 49.4% 2,064 50.4% 2,107 0.1% 6
1952 59.5% 2,665 40.0% 1,791 0.5% 22
1948 40.8% 1,789 54.2% 2,378 5.0% 221
1944 48.9% 1,898 50.8% 1,969 0.3% 12
1940 51.3% 2,443 48.1% 2,291 0.6% 30
1936 38.4% 1,566 57.9% 2,358 3.7% 151
1932 29.2% 1,148 68.7% 2,702 2.2% 85
1928 54.3% 2,057 44.6% 1,687 1.1% 42
1924 49.2% 1,674 3.5% 118 47.3% 1,610
1920 75.8% 2,427 16.7% 533 7.6% 242
1916 49.2% 878 43.6% 778 7.2% 129
1912 9.4% 146 24.4% 381 66.2% 1,033
1908 70.0% 1,099 24.0% 376 6.0% 94
1904 87.7% 1,209 7.4% 102 4.9% 68
1900 65.8% 1,062 28.2% 456 6.0% 97
1896 56.3% 1,002 41.5% 739 2.2% 39
1892 55.4% 776 22.8% 319 21.9% 307
County Board of Commissioners[16]
Position Name District
Commissioner Troy Johnson District 1
Commissioner Dwight Walvatne District 2
Commissioner Keith Swanson District 3
Commissioner Bill LaValley District 4
Commissioner and Chairperson Doyle Sperr District 5
State Legislature (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
  Senate Torrey Westrom[17] Republican District 12
  House of Representatives Jeff Backer[18] Republican District 12A
U.S Congress (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
  House of Representatives Collin Peterson[19] Democrat 7th
  Senate Amy Klobuchar[20] Democrat N/A
  Senate Tina Smith[21] Democrat N/A

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. p. 213. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 141.
  5. Grant County MN Google Maps (accessed 9 March 2019)
  6. ""Find an Altitude/Grant County MN" Google Maps (accessed 9 March 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  7. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  8. Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota: Self. pp. 65-67. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2.
  9. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  10. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  11. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  12. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  13. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  14. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  16. "County Commissioners | Grant County, MN - Official Website". www.co.grant.mn.us. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  17. "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  18. "Rep. Jeff Backer (12A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  19. "Congressman Collin Peterson". Congressman Collin Peterson. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  20. "U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar". www.klobuchar.senate.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  21. "Home". Senator Tina Smith. Retrieved June 24, 2020.

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