37-1422: Center City or Centre City may refer to: Places [ edit ] Center City, Minnesota , U.S. Center City Historic District Center City Allentown , Pennsylvania, U.S. Center City, Erie , Pennsylvania U.S. Center City, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania , U.S. Center City, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania U.S. Center City, Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania U.S. Center City, or Uptown Charlotte , North Carolina, U.S. Other uses [ edit ] Centre City Building , Dayton, Ohio U.S. Center City High School in Escondido California U.S. Center City Mall in Paterson, New Jersey U.S. Centre City Mall, Dunedin , New Zealand See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "center city" or "centre city" on Misplaced Pages. Central city Citi Centre (disambiguation) City Center (disambiguation) Centre City Tower (disambiguation) All pages with titles beginning with Centre City All pages with titles beginning with Center City All pages with titles containing Centre City All pages with titles containing Center City Center (disambiguation) , including centre City (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
74-622: A bachelor's degree or higher. 4.9% are veterans. Historically, Chisago County has been overwhelmingly populated by non-Hispanic Whites . Since 2000, it has been home to a small but growing Black, Asian, and Hispanic population. The most common ancestries in Chisago County are German, English, Swedish, Irish and Norwegian. In 2021, 97.9% of residents were born in the United States, and 78.5% had been born in Minnesota. Among
111-647: A diverse economy. It is home to several manufacturing companies, including the Anderson Corporation, a major producer of windows and doors. Agriculture is also a large part of the local economy, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat grown in the county. Tourism is also growing, with visitors drawn to the Chisago Lakes area's recreational opportunities. The county has retained and continues to celebrate much of its Swedish heritage. Chisago County lies on Minnesota's eastern border, abutting
148-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
185-458: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Center City, Minnesota Center City is a city and the county seat of Chisago County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 628 at the 2010 census . U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route. Center City was platted in 1857, and named from its location roughly halfway between Chisago City and Taylors Falls . A post office
222-490: Is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county's largest city is North Branch . Within Chisago County is the Chisago Lakes area, which includes the combined areas of Shafer, Chisago City, Lindström, and Center City. Center City is the county seat . The county has a diverse economy, including manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Before the arrival of European settlers,
259-849: Is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Another prominent religious building in the county is the First United Methodist Church of Lindström. The church has served the community for over 130 years. The Church of St. Joseph in Taylors Falls is a Catholic church that was founded in 1854. The current building was constructed in 1896. Among workers 16 years and older, 80.3% commuted to work by car, 9.0% carpooled , 1.6% used public transit, and 2.2% walked, biked, or used some other method. 7.0% worked from home . The median household income
296-401: Is responsible for setting policies and making laws in the county. Its members are elected from specific regions and serve four-year terms in a rotating manner. The County Board sets the county tax rate, adopts the budget, appoints boards and commissions, approves grants and personnel actions, and oversees the administration of county government. The Chisago County Court Administrator's Office
333-811: The Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies found that 7,549 Chisago County residents were affiliated with the Catholic Church , 6,098 with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America , and 2,975 with the Assemblies of God . A notable religious building in Chisago County is the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. The church was founded in 1890 and has been in Center City since 1906. It
370-763: The census of 2020, there were 629 people and 254 households. 97.6% of residents had at least a high school education, and 25.8% had attained a bachelor's degree or higher. 13.7% were veterans. 99.5% of residents were born in the United States, and 74.0% had been born in Minnesota. 1 person was foreign-born. 99.6% of residents spoke only English at home. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White alone (97.1% White alone or in combination), 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Black, 1.1% Native American, and 1.0% some other race. 3.2% were two or more races. Hispanic and Latinos of any race made were 3.2%. The most common ancestries in Center City were German (25.8%), Swedish (19.1%), Norwegian (13.9%), Irish (9.0%), and Polish (4.7%). The median age
407-520: The 1950s, and Moberg engaged in both archival and oral history research for his books to recreate the area's early Swedish immigration. Sculptor Ian Dudley's bronze statue of Moberg stands in Chisago City's park. Moberg's fictional characters Karl-Oskar and Kristina Nilsson from Ljuder parish in Småland in 1850 with three small children and a group of relatives and neighbors, during the period of
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#1732773068125444-684: The Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church in Center City, were initially lay-led due to the absence of ordained clergy. In the mid-1800s, the area that is now Chisago County was part of the Minnesota Territory, and it was not officially established as a county until 1851. It took its name from the Chisago Lake . In its aboriginal form it was "Ki-chi-saga", from two Ojibwe words: "kichi" (large) and "saga" (fair or lovely). The county seat
481-578: The area that is now Chisago County was home to the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes. The Dakota lived in the southern part of the county and the Ojibwe in the northern part. The first European to explore the area was Sieur duLuth in 1679. French and English trading posts were established in Taylors Falls and Sunrise during the 18th century. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, French fur traders who traveled south from Lake Superior established trading posts along
518-405: The average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.6 males. The median income for a household in the city
555-529: The city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 582 people, 194 households, and 148 families living in the city. The population density was 1,240.8 inhabitants per square mile (479.1/km ). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 456.3 units per square mile (176.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White , 0.69% African American , 2.06% Native American , 0.17% Asian , and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of
592-506: The completion of the first bridge across the St. Croix River at Taylors Falls in 1856. Prior to the bridge, ferryboats provided crossings at Sunrise and Rush City. In 1868, a military road was constructed, spanning the entire county from north to south. Railroads soon became a vital mode of transportation, with the completion of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad , also running north to south, in 1870. By
629-534: The county. Chisago County's early economy was based on farming, logging, and mining. Its forests and mines attracted many settlers to the area. Records of early businesses in Chisago County are recorded in Lindströmsjö . Many Swedes emigrated seeking religious freedom from the oppressive Lutheran Church of Sweden . However, the majority left for reasons other than religious repression and still identified as Lutherans. The early Swedish churches in Minnesota, like
666-712: The early 1900s and the dawn of the Progressive Era , much of Chisago County's forests had been cleared, leading to the closure of sawmills and the departure of lumberjacks in search of new employment. Advancements in farm machinery enabled fewer workers to manage larger farms. The county's economy shifted toward manufacturing and industry. The county was home to factories and mills, including sawmills, flour mills, and paper mills. The Progressive Era also led to reform movements resonating throughout Minnesota and Chisago County. The county's distinct approach to education can be primarily attributed to its homogeneous population and
703-543: The first wave of mass emigration from Sweden. Moberg penned Karl Oskar as the first to settle around Lake Ki-Chi-Saga (from the Ojibwe Ki-chi-saga-igun , or Gichi-zaaga'igan in contemporary spelling), meaning "big lake with an outlet", which was later shortened to Lake Chisago . The annual Karl Oskar Days in Lindström honor the early settlers' heritage. The County Board, comprising five members,
740-819: The foreign-born population, 56.5% were naturalized U.S. citizens. 97.1% of residents spoke only English at home. From the late 19th to mid-20th century, a majority of the foreign-born population was born in Sweden. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 1,174 people were foreign born, or 2.06% of the total population. Of these, about 40% were born in Asia, 30% in Latin America , 15% in Canada, 10% in Europe, and 5% in Africa. The 2020 U.S. Religion Census conducted by
777-418: The largest being North and South Center Lakes, Green Lake, and Chisago Lake. The lakes and wetlands moderate temperatures by absorbing heat during the summer and releasing it during the winter. According to the most recent census data, Chisago County's population is 56,621, making it Minnesota's 18th-most populous county. 52.1% of residents are male and 47.9% are female. The average family size in Chisago County
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#1732773068125814-432: The movie Grumpy Old Men , the church in the wedding scene is at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. Chisago County, Minnesota Chisago County ( / ʃ ɪ ˈ s ɑː ɡ oʊ / shi- SAH -goh ) is a county in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota . The county covers an area of 442 square miles (1,140 square kilometers) and, as of the 2020 Census, had a population of 56,621 people. It
851-405: The population. There were 194 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and
888-551: The river, extending as far south as Taylors Falls. In 1837, a treaty between the United States and the Chippewa Nation led to the cession of all lands between the St. Croix and Mississippi River , opening the area for European settlement. The first European settlers arrived in the Chisago County area in the early 1800s. Most of them were of Swedish descent , and they came in search of land and new opportunities. They established small farms and communities throughout
925-458: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Center City . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Center_City&oldid=1232426271 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
962-436: The south and east, with its highest point near the northwest corner, at 1,017 ft (310 m) ASL. The county has an area of 442 square miles (1,140 km ), of which 415 square miles (1,070 km ) is land and 28 square miles (73 km ) (6.2%) is water. Chisago County has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfb) with long, cold winters and warm summers. The average high temperature in
999-680: The summer is around 80 °F (27 °C), while the average low temperature in the winter is around 5 °F (−15 °C). A record low of −38 °F (−39 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in July 1988. The county's location in the Upper Midwest region of the United States exposes it to a wide range of weather patterns, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards. The county experiences moderate precipitation throughout
1036-563: The unique structure of local governance. This uniformity allowed the school boards in Chisago County to effectively control external influences through their selection of teachers. Nearly 70% of Chisago County voters supported Progressive Party candidate Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 . Between 1970 and 2000, Chisago County's population surged by 135%. Enhanced transportation networks, including Interstate Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 8 , facilitated access to broader regions and led to business and industrial growth. Today, Chisago County has
1073-589: The western border of Wisconsin (across the Saint Croix River ). The Saint Croix flows south-southeast along the county's eastern border. The Sunrise River flows north through the county's central part, collecting the waters of the North Branch Sunrise River and Hay Creek before discharging into the St. Croix at the county's eastern boundary. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to
1110-423: The year, with an average annual rainfall of 30 inches (760 mm) and an average annual snowfall of 47 inches (1,200 mm). Spring is the most active season for severe weather, with thunderstorms and tornadoes common. Winter storms are common during the winter, with heavy snowfall and blizzards. Chisago County has many lakes and wetlands, which significantly affect its weather and climate. It has over 100 lakes,
1147-541: Was $ 48,594, and the median income for a family was $ 51,875. Males had a median income of $ 39,205 versus $ 30,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,774. About 0.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Center City was the setting of Swedish author Vilhelm Moberg 's epic novels The Emigrants , written and published in four volumes between 1949 and 1959, and made into two feature films in 1972 and 1974. In
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1184-471: Was $ 86,900, slightly above the state average. 6.4% of residents lived below the poverty line , and 2.5% were unemployed. 86.4% of housing in the county was owner-occupied . Chisago County is strongly influenced by the German , Swedish and Norwegian immigrants who settled there in the mid-19th century. It provided the setting for much of Swedish author Vilhelm Moberg 's suite of novels The Emigrants in
1221-407: Was 3.05 persons, and 62.2% of households were married-couple families. From 1960 to 2010, Chisago County has been one of the state's fastest growing counties. From 2000 to 2014, Chisago County was the fifth-fastest growing county in the state, experiencing a population increase of 12,924 (growth rate of 31.4 percent). 95.4% of residents have at least a high school education, and 22.2% have attained
1258-407: Was 49.1 years. 16% were under the age of 18. The median household income was $ 77,679. As of the census of 2010, there were 628 people, 247 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 1,064.4 inhabitants per square mile (411.0/km ). There were 291 housing units at an average density of 493.2 units per square mile (190.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city
1295-408: Was 97.8% White , 0.5% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population. There were 247 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had
1332-540: Was established as Centre City in 1858, and the name was changed to Center City in 1893. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km ), of which 0.59 square miles (1.53 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) is water. Nearby places include Lindström , Shafer , Taylors Falls , St. Croix Falls , Chisago City , Stacy , Wyoming , North Branch , and Forest Lake . As of
1369-591: Was originally in Taylors Falls , but was relocated to Chisago City in 1865. It took three more years before the legislature approved this relocation and voters approved it in a referendum. The move was later challenged in the courts on allegations of election fraud, resulting in a two-year delay before the state Supreme Court validated the results. In 1875, the county seat was again moved, this time to Center City where it remains as of 2024. The development of transportation infrastructure in Chisago County began with
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