Isanti County, Minnesota
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Isanti County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population was 31,287. Its county seat is Cambridge6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,170 km² (452 mi²). 1,137 km² (439 mi²) of it is land and 33 km² (13 mi²) of it (2.83%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Kanabec County (north)
- Pine County (northeast)
- Chisago County (east)
- Anoka County (south)
- Sherburne County (southwest)
- Mille Lacs County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 31,287 people, 11,236 households, and 8,415 families residing in the county. The population density was 28/km² (71/mi²). There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (28/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.65% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 11,236 households out of which 38.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 20.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,127, and the median income for a family was $55,996. Males had a median income of $39,381 versus $26,427 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,348. About 4.00% of families and 5.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
| Cities | Townships | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| † A small part of Braham extends into Kanabec County. | |||
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