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County population in July 2007: 6,021 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,082
Renter-occupied apartments: 452
% of renters here:  18%
State:  25%
Land area: 546 sq. mi.
Water area: 28.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 11 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Grant County: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (24.4%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (14.1%), Retail trade (11.8%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 68%
  • Government: 13%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 18%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Grant County, Minnesota business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Grant County, Minnesota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Males: 3,056  (48.6%)
Females: 3,233  (51.4%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $24,578
County population in 2003: 6,225
Jobs in 2003: 2,187

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Total labor force in 2004: 3,258
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.7%

Average household size:
Grant County:  2.4 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,005 ($33,775 in 1999)
This county:  $40,005
Minnesota:  $55,802

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $354 (lower quartile is $244, upper quartile is $452)
This county:  $354
State:  $645

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $115,404 (it was $59,400 in 2000)
Grant County:  $115,404
Minnesota:  $213,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $62,023 - $168,602

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $156,199
Here:  $156,199
State:  $270,059

Townhouses or other attached units: $137,496
Here:  $137,496
State:  $220,268

In 2-unit structures: $143,734
Here:  $143,734
State:  $280,233

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $95,118
Here:  $95,118
State:  $204,358

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $80,155
Here:  $80,155
State:  $190,214

Mobile homes: $36,408
Here:  $36,408
State:  $34,666
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,284
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $262

Institutionalized population: 157


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 26
  • Thefts: 62
  • Auto thefts: 1

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 3
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 37
  • Thefts: 62
  • Auto thefts: 6

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2004 Presidential Election results in Grant County Minnesota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 49.6%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 48.7%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $614 (1.0%)

Grant County household income distribution in 2007 Grant County home values distribution


Grant County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  8.4%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  2.9%
Whole state:  3.2%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grant County is $397 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $643 a month.

Cities in this county include: Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Wendell, Norcross.

Neighboring counties: Douglas County , Otter Tail County , Pope County , Stevens County , Traverse County , Wilkin County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Grant County: Ashby Resort and Campground (A), Tipsinah Mound Golf Course (B), Tipsinah Mounds Park Campground (C), Shady Lawn Resort and Campground (D), Indian Mounds Resort and Campgrounds (E), Niemackl Lake Park Campground (F), Sundowner Campground (G), Elk Lake Beach Campground (H), Grant County Sheriffs Office (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Grant County include: Rock Prairie Lutheran Church (A), Bethlehem Lutheran Church (B), Immanuel Church (C), Christ Lutheran Church (D), Lincoln Church (E), Erdahl Lutheran Church (F), West Elbow Lake Church (G), Messiah Lutheran Church (H), Lawrence Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lawrence Presbyterian Church Cemetery (1), Union Cemetery (2), Saint Charles Cemetery (3), Trinity Cemetery (4), Land Cemetery (5), Hereford Cemetery (6), Roseville Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Swan Lake (A), Sylvan Lake (B), Anderson Lake (C), Ash Lake (D), Ask Lake (E), Bah Lakes (F), Bailey Slough (G), Thompson Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Pelican Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Grant County include: Macsville State Wildlife Management Area (1), Pomme de Terre State Wildlife Management Area (2), Bergerud State Wildlife Management Area (3), Berskow State Wildlife Management Area (4), Marple State Wildlife Management Area (5), Storm-bordson State Wildlife Management Area (6), Helsene State Wildlife Management Area (7), Kube-swift State Wildlife Management Areas (8), Hoffman Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.1%
Minnesota:  7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 165
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 83.5%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 42 (50% naturalized citizens)

Grant County:  0.7%
Whole state:  5.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 10
  • 1990 to 1994: 11
  • 1985 to 1989: 1
  • 1980 to 1984: 3
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 4
  • 1970 to 1974: 1
  • 1965 to 1969: 12


Mean travel time to work: 19.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.7%

Grant County marital status for males
Grant County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,583
  • One, attached: 17
  • Two: 49
  • 3 or 4: 48
  • 5 to 9: 58
  • 10 to 19: 97
  • 20 or more: 32
  • Mobile homes: 202
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 12

Housing units in Grant County with a mortgage: 739 (67 second mortgage, 45 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 759

Here:  49.3% with mortgage
State:  74.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,732
Total congregations: 25

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents3,678 (64.2%)624 (10.9%)574 (10.0%)351 (6.1%)505 (8.8%)
Congregations11 (44.0%)2 (8.0%)3 (12.0%)3 (12.0%)6 (24.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Grant County - Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett

Agriculture in Grant County
Average size of farms: 524 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $114444
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $247.28
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 10.20%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $89334
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 79.33%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $118010
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 92.90%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 1.46
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 16.45%
Corn for grain: 75460 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 43225 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 111982 harvested acres

Grant County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 1.5 times above overall U.S. average.

Grant County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 19.2 miles away from Grant County center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 23.6 miles away from the county center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 43.3 miles away from the county center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from Grant County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (24%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (14%)
  • France (12%)
  • Canada (12%)
  • Ukraine (10%)
  • India (7%)
  • Ireland (5%)
  • Sweden (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Grant County (%):



  • Norwegian (41%)
  • German (30%)
  • Swedish (7%)
  • English (3%)
  • Irish (3%)
  • United States or American (2%)
  • Scandinavian (2%)


Grant County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,168 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 290 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 1 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 168 (6%)
  • Other means: 16 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 314 (11%)


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Grant County, Minnesota
  • 157 people in nursing homes
  • 32 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in other group homes
  • 4 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $43,791.

6.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,720 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.13%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.98% relocated from other counties in Minnesota ($23,827 average AGI)
1.14% relocated from other states ($4,893 average AGI)
Grant County:  1.14%
Minnesota average:  2.24%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Douglas County, MN  1.27% ($25,806 average AGI)
from Otter Tail County, MN  0.53% ($37,154)
from Hennepin County, MN  0.49% ($34,250)


7.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,394 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.26%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.65% relocated to other counties in Minnesota ($20,889 average AGI)
1.61% relocated to other states ($5,506 average AGI)
Grant County:  1.61%
Minnesota average:  2.37%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Douglas County, MN  1.29% ($25,219 average AGI)
to Otter Tail County, MN  1.25% ($28,065)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.56% ($21,929)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.2
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.1



Births per 1000 population in Grant County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.6



Deaths per 1000 population in Grant County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.9
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Grant County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,555 (1,419 aged, 136 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 16.35
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 8336.060
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 326.9
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 13533.83

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1014.070
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1439.320
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 65.42

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 16.19
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 16.36


Household type by relationship


Households: 6,088
  • In family households: 5,206 (1,508 male householders, 250 female householders)
    1,533 spouses, 1,756 children (1,596 natural, 61 adopted, 99 stepchildren), 40 grandchildren, 23 brothers or sisters, 19 parents, 20 other relatives, 57 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 882 (340 male householders (287 living alone)), 444 female householders (417 living alone)), 98 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 201 (180 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 910 2-persons, 303 3-persons, 323 4-persons, 155 5-persons, 46 6-persons, 21 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 704 1-person, 63 2-persons, 16 3-persons, 1 4-persons.

95.8% of residents of Grant County speak English at home.
1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (74% speak English very well, 7% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
2.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (81% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (67% speak English very well, 33% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (50% speak English very well, 50% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $53,393,000 ($8727 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $596,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $18,216,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $8,967,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $12,249,000
Federal grants: $11,778,000
Federal procurement contracts: $520,000 ($97,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,663,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $2,464,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,431,000
Federal Government insurance: $54,544,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 352
Here:  58 per 1000 residents
State:  70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 438
Here:  72 per 1000 residents
State:  38 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +4
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +14 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -82
Here:  -13 per 1000 residents
State:  -3 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Grant County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.45 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.3
State:  6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.6
State:  3.7



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 50
  • 1995 to 1998: 124
  • 1990 to 1994: 102
  • 1980 to 1989: 260
  • 1970 to 1979: 482
  • 1960 to 1969: 252
  • 1950 to 1959: 338
  • 1940 to 1949: 350
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,140

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Grant County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 5
  • 2 rooms: 9
  • 3 rooms: 71
  • 4 rooms: 146
  • 5 rooms: 411
  • 6 rooms: 470
  • 7 rooms: 370
  • 8 rooms: 287
  • 9+ rooms: 313


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Grant County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 6
  • 2 rooms: 29
  • 3 rooms: 55
  • 4 rooms: 126
  • 5 rooms: 81
  • 6 rooms: 77
  • 7 rooms: 29
  • 8 rooms: 27
  • 9+ rooms: 22


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Grant County:
  • no bedroom: 5
  • 1 bedroom: 88
  • 2 bedrooms: 435
  • 3 bedrooms: 966
  • 4 bedrooms: 457
  • 5+ bedrooms: 131


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Grant County:
  • no bedroom: 6
  • 1 bedroom: 81
  • 2 bedrooms: 181
  • 3 bedrooms: 142
  • 4 bedrooms: 34
  • 5+ bedrooms: 8


Cars and other vehicles available in Grant County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 51
  • 1 vehicle: 495
  • 2 vehicles: 1,000
  • 3 vehicles: 379
  • 4 vehicles: 123
  • 5+ vehicles: 34


Cars and other vehicles available in Grant County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 68
  • 1 vehicle: 214
  • 2 vehicles: 130
  • 3 vehicles: 24
  • 4 vehicles: 13
  • 5+ vehicles: 3


65% of Grant County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 77% lived in Minnesota.

Grant County:  64.8%
State average:  58.1%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5150
  • Northeast: 51
  • Midwest: 761
  • South: 71
  • West: 188

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $27,500


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (43.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (41.3%)
  • Electricity (11.1%)
  • Wood (2.6%)
  • Utility gas (0.9%)
  • Other fuel (0.7%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Electricity (39.4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (29.6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (26.1%)
  • Utility gas (3.5%)
  • Wood (0.9%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 22
Here:  3.0%
Minnesota:  11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2
Here:  0.5%
Minnesota:  6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 5
Here:  3.7%
Minnesota:  24.6%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Grant County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - All Other: $847,000
    Solid Waste Management: $307,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,183,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,559,000
    Welfare - Other: $951,000
    Financial Administration: $878,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $825,000
    Police Protection: $727,000
    Health Services - Other: $587,000
    Solid Waste Management: $473,000
    Central Staff Services: $370,000
    General - Other: $254,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $233,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $128,000
    Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $127,000
    General Public Buildings: $113,000
    Corrections - Other: $76,000
    Parks & Recreation: $24,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $169,000
    Public Welfare: $167,000
    Highways: $7,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $82,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Libraries: $38,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Welfare: $216,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,370,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,285,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $85,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $259,000
    Special Assessments: $148,000
    Interest Earnings: $43,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,841,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,207,000
    Public Welfare: $1,152,000
    General Support: $856,000
    All Other: $422,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,529,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Grant County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

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