Maplewood, Minnesota
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Maplewood is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 34,947 at the 2000 census. Maplewood is conveniently located just ten minutes from downtown St. Paul. Incorporated in 1957, its charm, strong residential neighborhoods and thriving commercial development make it an ideal place to live and work.
Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and campus of 3M Corporation.
Geography
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.0/km² (2,017.5/mi²). There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 312.2/km² (808.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.69% White, 3.54% African American, 0.55% Native American, 4.54% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.There were 13,758 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,596, and the median income for a family was $63,049. Males had a median income of $43,033 versus $30,557 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,387. About 3.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Observations
- Maplewood is home to many nightclubs, including the largest in the MidWest; Myth Nightclub
- D & D Towing provide all towing and impound services for the city of Maplewood
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