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County population in July 2007: 38,921 (27% urban, 73% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 9,577
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,659
% of renters here:  15%
State:  25%
Land area: 439 sq. mi.
Water area: 12.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 89 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

2008 cost of living index in Isanti County: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (21.6%), Educational,health and social services (21.3%), Construction (11.4%), Retail trade (11.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 80%
  • Government: 13%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 7%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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

Races in Isanti County, Minnesota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  35.7 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Males: 15,686  (50.1%)
Females: 15,601  (49.9%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $27,827
County population in 2003: 35,442
Jobs in 2003: 10,945

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Isanti County,MN real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 20,509
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.2%

Average household size:
Isanti County:  2.7 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $59,374 ($50,127 in 1999)
This county:  $59,374
Minnesota:  $55,802

2007 median house/condo value: $211,248 ($110,700 in 2000)
Isanti County:  $211,248
Minnesota:  $213,600

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $586 (lower quartile is $363, upper quartile is $787)
This county:  $586
State:  $645


Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $221,450 (it was $116,800 in 2000)
Isanti County:  $221,450
Minnesota:  $213,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $159,022 - $280,372

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $256,407
Here:  $256,407
State:  $270,059

Townhouses or other attached units: $167,872
Here:  $167,872
State:  $220,268

In 2-unit structures: $164,736
Here:  $164,736
State:  $280,233

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $125,874
Here:  $125,874
State:  $204,358

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $107,806
Here:  $107,806
State:  $190,214

Mobile homes: $47,270
Here:  $47,270
State:  $34,666

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $73,409
Here:  $73,409
State:  $94,976
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,488
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $377

Institutionalized population: 378


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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 7
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 122
  • Thefts: 223
  • Auto thefts: 57

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 6
  • Robberies: 2
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 124
  • Thefts: 221
  • Auto thefts: 71

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Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2000: 326 buildings, average cost: $103,200
  • 2001: 663 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2002: 529 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 2003: 467 buildings, average cost: $124,100
  • 2004: 600 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 2005: 483 buildings, average cost: $137,100
  • 2006: 249 buildings, average cost: $137,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Isanti County Minnesota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 58.0%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 40.9%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $1,215 (1.0%)

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


Isanti County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  5.7%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  1.8%
Whole state:  3.2%

Area name: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Isanti County is $705 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $855 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1119 a month.

Cities in this county include: Cambridge, Isanti, Braham.

Neighboring counties: Anoka County , Chisago County , Kanabec County , Mille Lacs County , Pine County , Sherburne County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Isanti County: Grandy (A), Grandy Golf Course (B), Grandy Pines Golf Course (C), Springvale Campground (D), Purple Hawk Golf Course (E), Stanchfield (F), Bar-L Ranch Country Club (G), Deer Meadows Golf Course (H), Isanti County Fairgrounds (I), Country Camping Tent and RV Park (J), Sanbrook Golf Course (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Isanti County include: River of Life Church (A), Princeton Baptist Fellowship (B), Oxford Church (C), Grandy Church (D), North Maple Ridge Church (E), North Isanti Church (F), Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (G), Salem Church (H), Dalbo Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Adventist Cemetery (1), Aetna Cemetery (2), Kienitz Cemetery (3), King Cemetery (4), Strike Cemetery (5), Stanford Cemetery (6), Stanchfield Baptist Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Adams Lake (A), Tamarack Lake (B), Tennyson Lake (C), Barton Lake (D), Baxter Lake (E), Bear Lake (F), Beckman Lake (G), Big Pine Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Isanti Brook (A), Spencer Brook (B), Lower Stanchfield Branch (C), Stanchfield Creek (D), North Brook (E), Green Lake Brook (F), Wyanett Creek (G), Ties Creek (H), Pine Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Isanti County include: Athens State Wildlife Management Area (1), Becklin Homestead Park Wildlife Management Area (2), Lake Elizabeth Game Refuge (3), Isanti Tot Lot (4), German Lake State Game Refuge (5), Cedar Creek Natural History Area (6), Maywood County Park (7), Springvale County Park (8), Dalbo Wildlife Management Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Methodist Church (A), Stanchfield Post Office (B), Dalbo Post Office (C), Grandy Post Office (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  5.5%
Minnesota:  4.7%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 959
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 86.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%

Number of foreign born residents: 408 (54% naturalized citizens)

Isanti County:  1.3%
Whole state:  5.3%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 103
  • 1990 to 1994: 37
  • 1985 to 1989: 43
  • 1980 to 1984: 28
  • 1975 to 1979: 37
  • 1970 to 1974: 14
  • 1970 to 1974: 35
  • 1965 to 1969: 111


Mean travel time to work: 32.6 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 39.6%

Isanti County marital status for males
Isanti County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 9,891
  • One, attached: 205
  • Two: 199
  • 3 or 4: 180
  • 5 to 9: 140
  • 10 to 19: 137
  • 20 or more: 622
  • Mobile homes: 651
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 37

Housing units in Isanti County with a mortgage: 4,754 (688 second mortgage, 727 home equity loan, 25 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,128

Here:  80.8% with mortgage
State:  74.2% with mortgage

Agriculture in Isanti County
Average size of farms: 146 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $26887
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $195.44
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 5.33%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 36.52%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $27771
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 59.98%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $49831
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 94.75%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.68
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 20.88%
Corn for grain: 32303 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 780 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 30375 harvested acres
Vegetables: 117 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 9 acres

Isanti County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 1.6 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 6 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/10/1968, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



Class of Workers



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (20%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Cashiers (3%)


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



  • Canada (17%)
  • Germany (12%)
  • Korea (10%)
  • Ukraine (9%)
  • Russia (6%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • Colombia (5%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Isanti County:



  • German (30%)
  • Swedish (21%)
  • Norwegian (13%)
  • Irish (5%)
  • United States or American (4%)
  • English (4%)
  • Polish (4%)

Isanti County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 12,868 (80%)
  • Carpooled: 2,101 (13%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 75 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 6 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 9 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 37 (0%)
  • Walked: 292 (2%)
  • Other means: 69 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 628 (4%)


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Isanti County, Minnesota
  • 290 people in nursing homes
  • 67 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 32 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 30 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 17 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 8 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 7 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 5 people in other group homes
  • 4 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $53,974.

9.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,923 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.85%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
8.88% relocated from other counties in Minnesota ($35,267 average AGI)
0.97% relocated from other states ($3,656 average AGI)
Isanti County:  0.97%
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 Anoka County, MN  3.38% ($42,209 average AGI)
from Hennepin County, MN  1.01% ($44,630)
from Ramsey County, MN  0.78% ($44,764)
from Chisago County, MN  0.77% ($33,486)
from Kanabec County, MN  0.51% ($29,214)
from Washington County, MN  0.36% ($38,469)
from Sherburne County, MN  0.35% ($33,979)


8.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,128 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.21%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.76% relocated to other counties in Minnesota ($27,164 average AGI)
1.44% relocated to other states ($5,963 average AGI)
Isanti County:  1.44%
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 Anoka County, MN  1.77% ($33,979 average AGI)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.78% ($32,394)
to Kanabec County, MN  0.54% ($33,597)
to Chisago County, MN  0.51% ($32,676)
to Pine County, MN  0.45% ($31,067)
to Ramsey County, MN  0.43% ($27,862)
to Sherburne County, MN  0.37% ($30,347)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.5



Births per 1000 population in Isanti County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.1



Deaths per 1000 population in Isanti County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 5.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Isanti County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,790 (3,255 aged, 535 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 5%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 2.74
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 11226.95
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 221.640
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 32797.02

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1208.050
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 727.490
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 7.97

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 26.56
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 66.38

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 13.28


Household type by relationship


Households: 30,813
  • In family households: 27,295 (6,950 male householders, 1,537 female householders)
    7,036 spouses, 10,357 children (9,402 natural, 239 adopted, 716 stepchildren), 328 grandchildren, 103 brothers or sisters, 107 parents, 222 other relatives, 655 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 3,518 (1,429 male householders (1,085 living alone)), 1,350 female householders (1,171 living alone)), 739 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 474 (322 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 3,366 2-persons, 1,844 3-persons, 1,895 4-persons, 932 5-persons, 321 6-persons, 129 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,256 1-person, 420 2-persons, 47 3-persons, 41 4-persons, 5 5-persons, 10 6-persons.

96.6% of residents of Isanti County speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (69% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 9% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
2.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 6% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (43% speak English very well, 57% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (89% speak English very well, 6% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $111,750,000 ($3058 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $3,600,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $56,703,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $21,260,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $2,841,000
Federal grants: $22,327,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,998,000 ($11,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $6,620,000 ($2,354,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $558,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $90,139,000
Federal Government insurance: $28,335,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,234
Here:  59 per 1000 residents
State:  70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,254
Here:  33 per 1000 residents
State:  38 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +64
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +14 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +5,401
Here:  +143 per 1000 residents
State:  -3 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Isanti County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.99 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.4
State:  6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.9
State:  3.7



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 567
  • 1995 to 1998: 1,083
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,228
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,812
  • 1970 to 1979: 2,957
  • 1960 to 1969: 999
  • 1950 to 1959: 849
  • 1940 to 1949: 433
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,134

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Isanti County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 8
  • 2 rooms: 97
  • 3 rooms: 292
  • 4 rooms: 883
  • 5 rooms: 1,846
  • 6 rooms: 1,926
  • 7 rooms: 1,700
  • 8 rooms: 1,380
  • 9+ rooms: 1,445


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Isanti County, Minnesota:
  • 1 room: 52
  • 2 rooms: 193
  • 3 rooms: 403
  • 4 rooms: 496
  • 5 rooms: 191
  • 6 rooms: 129
  • 7 rooms: 67
  • 8 rooms: 73
  • 9+ rooms: 55


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Isanti County:
  • no bedroom: 10
  • 1 bedroom: 384
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,232
  • 3 bedrooms: 4,405
  • 4 bedrooms: 2,114
  • 5+ bedrooms: 432


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Isanti County:
  • no bedroom: 54
  • 1 bedroom: 651
  • 2 bedrooms: 565
  • 3 bedrooms: 265
  • 4 bedrooms: 96
  • 5+ bedrooms: 28


Cars and other vehicles available in Isanti County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 182
  • 1 vehicle: 1,720
  • 2 vehicles: 4,298
  • 3 vehicles: 2,322
  • 4 vehicles: 729
  • 5+ vehicles: 326


Cars and other vehicles available in Isanti County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 361
  • 1 vehicle: 740
  • 2 vehicles: 379
  • 3 vehicles: 111
  • 4 vehicles: 35
  • 5+ vehicles: 33


62% of Isanti County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 32% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 86% lived in Minnesota.

Isanti County:  62.0%
State average:  58.1%


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

  • This state: 25722
  • Northeast: 307
  • Midwest: 3132
  • South: 643
  • West: 954

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $104,500


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (46.9%)
  • Utility gas (31.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8.9%)
  • Electricity (6.4%)
  • Wood (6.2%)
  • Other fuel (0.5%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (47.2%)
  • Electricity (27.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17.3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4.0%)
  • Wood (1.7%)
  • No fuel used (1.0%)
  • Other fuel (0.9%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 297
Here:  6.9%
Minnesota:  11.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 101
Here:  4.2%
Minnesota:  6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 82
Here:  10.5%
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.)


Isanti County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - All Other: $1,647,000
  • Construction - General Public Buildings: $668,000
  • Current Operations - Welfare - Other: $7,246,000
    Police Protection: $4,625,000
    Regular Highways: $4,066,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,060,000
    Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $1,885,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,162,000
    Financial Administration: $1,123,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,080,000
    Transit Utilities: $575,000
    General Public Buildings: $543,000
    Solid Waste Management: $453,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $226,000
    Parks & Recreation: $95,000
    General - Other: $75,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $95,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Libraries: $279,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,585,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,770,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $2,970,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $1,385,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,841,000
    Interest Earnings: $249,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $12,745,000
  • Revenue - Transit Utilities: $86,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,607,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $7,077,000
    General Support: $3,270,000
    Highways: $2,578,000
    Transit Utilities: $524,000
    Health & Hospitals: $227,000
  • Tax - Property: $9,672,000
    NEC: $649,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $10,889,000


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