White Bear Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:White Bear Township, Minnesota
Settlement Type:Township
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Minnesota
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ramsey
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:28.1
Area Land Km2:19.3
Area Water Km2:8.7
Area Total Sq Mi:10.8
Area Land Sq Mi:7.5
Area Water Sq Mi:3.4
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:11049
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:284
Elevation Ft:932
Coordinates:45.0961°N -93.02°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-69916[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665981[2]
Website:www.ci.white-bear-township.mn.us

White Bear Township is an urban township in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,049 at the 2020 census, up from 10,949 in 2010.[3] White Bear Township was organized in 1858, and named after its White Bear Lake.[4] Over the years, the cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and North Oaks were carved out of the township's original 36sqmi. It now comprises four discontiguous parcels over an area of 9.3sqmi. It is the only remaining township in Ramsey County. The unincorporated communities of Bald Eagle and Bellaire are located in the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of, of which is land and, or 31.12%, is water. Interstate Highway 35E, U.S. Highway 61, County Highway 96, and State Highway 96 are four of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

2010 Census

According to the 2010 census, there were 10,949 people, 4,261 households, and 3,225 families residing in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 94.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

2000 Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,293 people, 4,010 households, and 3,151 families residing in the township. The population density was 1513.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 4,086 housing units at an average density of 547.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White, 0.41% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 4,010 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $70,000, and the median income for a family was $79,171. Males had a median income of $50,472 versus $35,408 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,847. About 2.3% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), White Bear township, Ramsey County, Minnesota. United States Census Bureau. November 1, 2011.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 440.