| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 68.64 km² |
| Area land | 64.96 km² |
| Area water | 3.68 km² |
| Area total | 26.50 sq mi |
| Area land | 25.08 sq mi |
| Area water | 1.42 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 3966 |
| Population density | 61.05 km² |
| Population density | 158.13 sq mi |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 1011 ft |
| Coordinates | 45°04′54″N 92°54′16″W |
| ZIP code | 55082, 55115 |
| Area code | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-25334[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394963[2] |
| Website | www.cityofgrant.us |
Grant is a city in Washington County, Minnesota. The population was 3,966 at the 2020 census.
History
The city was named for President Ulysses S. Grant.[3] From time to time, western villages in Grant Township separated as incorporated cities. Grant Township incorporated itself as the City of Grant in November 1996.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 26.52 square miles (68.69 km2); 25.10 square miles (65.01 km2) is land and 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2) is water.[5] Minnesota State Highways 36 and 96 are two of the main routes in the community. The area is home to several bike paths, including the Gateway state trail.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Grant had a population of 3,966. The median age was 50.9 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.1 males age 18 and over.[6][7]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]
There were 1,453 households in Grant, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 76.7% were married-couple households, 10.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 10.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 1,522 housing units, of which 4.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[6]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,659 | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 44 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 99 | 2.5% |
2010 census
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 4,096 people, 1,464 households, and 1,235 families residing in the city. The population density was 163.2 inhabitants per square mile (63.0 /km2). There were 1,509 housing units at an average density of 60.1 inhabitants per square mile (23.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 1,464 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.6% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 40.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,026 people, 1,374 households, and 1,215 families residing there. The population density was 156.8 inhabitants per square mile (60.5 /km2). There were 1,399 housing units at an average density of 54.5 inhabitants per square mile (21.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.15% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.
There were 1,374 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.6% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 34.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $98,228, and the median income for a family was $104,601. Males had a median income of $65,441 versus $38,895 for females. The per capita income for the city was $44,486. About 1.7% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
See also
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 569
- ^ "Grant History". City of Grant, Minnesota. Archived 21 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.