62-731: Vadnais Heights ( / ˈ v æ d n ɪ z / VAD -niz ) is a city in Ramsey County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 12,912 at the 2020 census . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.24 square miles (21.34 km), of which 6.98 square miles (18.08 km) is land and 1.26 square miles (3.26 km) is water. It borders the cities of Shoreview , Little Canada , White Bear Lake , Maplewood , North Oaks , and Gem Lake . Interstate 35E , Interstate 694 , U.S. Highway 61 , and County Highway 96 are four of
124-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
186-416: A female householder with no husband present, and 40.40% were non-families. 32.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.16. In the county, 25.60% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.60%
248-533: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
310-524: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
372-619: Is Saint Paul , the state capital and the twin city of Minneapolis. The county was founded in 1849 and is named for Alexander Ramsey , the first governor of the Minnesota Territory . Ramsey County is included in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul - Bloomington , MN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota, as well as one of the most densely populated counties in
434-511: Is available as backup for all communities. In addition to enforcing the law throughout the county, the office provides town police services under contract to Arden Hills , Falcon Heights , Little Canada , North Oaks , Shoreview , Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township. The Ramsey County Sheriff's office provides a number of unique services across the county as mandated by law. This includes detention for court and other court services. This also includes safety, rescue and law enforcement on
496-534: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
558-607: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
620-486: Is surrounded by protected land with miles of walking trails. There is no boating or swimming in the lake and fishing is only allowed in designated areas on the southwest side in order to protect the water quality as the lake serves as a water source for the Ramsey County area. It is also a Ducks Unlimited habitat. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,302 people, 5,066 households, and 3,340 families residing in
682-878: The Empire Builder from Union Depot in Saint Paul. Light rail service is provided by Metro , a light rail and bus rapid transit system operated by Metro Transit that connects several communities in Ramsey and Hennepin Counties. The Metro Green Line connects St. Paul Union Depot to Target Field station in Minneapolis , in neighboring Hennepin County . Ramsey County is served by several interstate highways, including Interstate 35 and Interstate 94 . I-35 has two routes through Ramsey County. I-35E enters
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#1732787546644744-607: The Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life ( Gibbs Farm ) in Falcon Heights . Ramsey County remained largely farmland until small villages began to appear in the late 19th century, with the incorporation of North St. Paul in 1887, New Brighton in 1891, and White Bear Lake in 1921. Ramsey County is overwhelmingly Democratic in presidential elections, having not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1924. In 2020, Democratic nominee Joe Biden received
806-859: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
868-546: The US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in a separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for
930-476: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
992-541: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 170 square miles (440 km ), of which 152 square miles (390 km ) is land and 18 square miles (47 km ) (11%) is water. It is the smallest county by area in Minnesota. It has been considered completely urbanized since the 1990 United States Census . Ramsey County is a major freight hub along BNSF's Northern Transcon route , as well as being served by Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific . Amtrak offers daily intercity passenger rail service on
1054-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
1116-532: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1178-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1240-467: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
1302-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
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#17327875466441364-604: The Public Works Department of Ramsey County. The primary airport serving Ramsey County is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport , located in neighboring Hennepin County . The only airport located in Ramsey County is Saint Paul Downtown Airport , a smaller commercial airport with three runways primarily used for general aviation and military operations. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from
1426-479: The United States . With the establishment of the Minnesota Territory in 1849, nine counties, including Ramsey County, were created. In 1849, Ramsey County included all of what later became the present-day counties of Ramsey, Anoka, Isanti, and Kanabec; and part of Washington, Pine, Carlton, Aitkin, Mille Lacs, and Hennepin. One of Ramsey County's early settlers was Heman Gibbs, whose farm is now operated as
1488-757: The White Bear Lake School District, Vadnais Heights Elementary, is located at Centerville Road and County Road E. Contrary to popular belief, the elementary school mascot is a wolf, not a bear. An independent charter school , the Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School, is located by Vadnais Lake. The city of Vadnais Heights has over 100 acres (0.40 km) of parkland spread across 14 different parks. Including play equipment, trails, hard surface areas, picnic shelters, soccer and softball/baseball fields, hockey and pleasure rinks, basketball and tennis courts, and restrooms. Vadnais Lake
1550-426: The age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in
1612-415: The age of 18, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household had 2.57 people and the average family size was 3.12. In the city, the distribution of ages was spread out, with 26.9% under
1674-460: The age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 60,804, and the median income for a family was $ 74,178. Males had a median income of $ 48,611 versus $ 35,102 for females. The per capita income for
1736-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1798-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1860-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1922-430: The city was $ 30,891. About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Ramsey County, Minnesota Ramsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 552,352, making it the second-most populous county in Minnesota. Its county seat and largest city
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1984-405: The city was 41.9 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,069 people, 5,064 households, and 3,448 families residing in the city. The population density
2046-475: The city. The population density was 1,762.5 inhabitants per square mile (680.5/km). There were 5,243 housing units at an average density of 751.1 per square mile (290.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.9% White , 3.6% African American , 0.5% Native American , 7.6% Asian , 1.1% from other races , and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 5,066 households, of which 29.2% had children under
2108-616: The county from Dakota County to the south and proceeds north through Saint Paul, where it intersects I-94, then continues north to Little Canada, where it runs east concurrently with I-694 for several miles before turning north through North Oaks to Washington County. I-35W crosses from Minneapolis to the west through Saint Anthony before turning north through New Brighton, where it intersects I-694, and then to Anoka County where it goes on to rejoin I-35E in Washington County. Near
2170-461: The county was $ 23,536. About 7.40% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over. School districts include: Charter schools include: 45°01′N 93°06′W / 45.02°N 93.10°W / 45.02; -93.10 White (U.S. Census) In the United States census ,
2232-420: The county was 77.37% White , 7.61% Black or African American , 0.83% Native American , 8.77% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 2.45% from other races , and 2.90% from two or more races. 5.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 201,236 households, out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.00% were married couples living together, 11.90% had
2294-657: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
2356-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
2418-563: The east. Ramsey County is also accessible by several U.S. Highways , in particular US 10 , US 52 , and US 61 . US 10 enters from Washington County in the south and continues north to meet I-94 just east of Saint Paul where it turns west to run concurrently with I-94, I-35E, I-694, and finally I-35W before continuing northwest to Anoka County. US 52 runs from South Saint Paul in Dakota County north to downtown Saint Paul where it meets I-94 and turns west to run concurrently with it all
2480-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2542-487: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
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2604-533: The largest share of the vote for any candidate in the county's history, with over 71%. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office was established in the old Minnesota Territory in 1849. The current sheriff is Bob Fletcher, who won the general election for Ramsey County Sheriff on November 6, 2018. The Ramsey County Sheriff is elected for a four-year term via an election running concurrent with the federal mid-term elections . The sheriff's office provides patrol and investigation for communities without local police forces and
2666-502: The main routes in Vadnais Heights. Vadnais Heights has a humid continental climate . This hot-summer subtype is typical of south-central Minnesota and includes wet summers and dry cold winters. White Bear Lake Area Public Schools ( ISD 624) serves the majority of the area of Vadnais Heights, with the exception of the northwestern portion of the city served by Mounds View Public Schools (ISD 621). An elementary school in
2728-524: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2010–2015 American Community Survey , the largest ancestry groups were German (26.0%), Irish (11.5%), Norwegian (9.9%), and Swedish (7.4%). At the 2000 census , there were 511,035 people, 201,236 households, and 119,936 families living in the county. The population density was 3,281 inhabitants per square mile (1,267/km ). There were 206,448 housing units at an average density of 1,325 per square mile (512/km ). The racial makeup of
2790-618: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
2852-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
2914-583: The race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
2976-411: The racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the 2010 census , there were 508,640 people, 202,691 households, and 117,799 families living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 70.1% White , 11.0% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American , 11.7% Asian , 2.9% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races. 7.2% of
3038-511: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
3100-475: The show On Patrol: Live , airing on Reelz . However an agreement was not reached, Sheriff Bob Fletcher continues a broadcast of many of his and his deputies' shifts. The Ramsey County Attorney prosecutes felony crimes which are committed within the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. The current County Attorney is John Choi , who was elected in 2010. The county commission elects a chair who presides at meetings. Commissioners as of January 3, 2023: According to
3162-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
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#17327875466443224-468: The waterways. Proactively, the Sheriff's office provides multiple safety classes and coordinates community volunteer efforts. The office is responsible for the county jail, more officially the "Adult Detention Center." The facility has a capacity of five hundred prisoners and a staff of about 150. On August 25, 2022, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher announced that the Sheriff's office would be featured on
3286-795: The way to the North Dakota border. From the south, US 61 runs concurrently with US 10 and then I-94 until it continues northeast on surface streets through the East Side of Saint Paul. From Saint Paul, US 61 continues north through Maplewood and White Bear Lake before crossing the border into Washington County. In addition to these federal highways, Ramsey County is served by a number of Minnesota State Highways, including MN 36 and MN 51 which are divided highways for much of their length. The county also has jurisdiction over 264.108 miles of County State Aid Highways as well as 21,031 miles of county roads and 59 bridges that are maintained and monitored by
3348-524: The western edge of the county, I-94 enters from Minneapolis where it runs almost parallel to University Avenue until it meets I-35E in Saint Paul and continues east to Washington County. I-494 passes through the southeast corner of the county between Dakota and Washington Counties. From Anoka County in the west, I-694 takes a path through New Brighton, where it meets I-35W, to the junction with I-35E in Little Canada and finally to Washington County in
3410-437: Was 1,793.4 inhabitants per square mile (692.4/km). There were 5,132 housing units at an average density of 704.2 per square mile (271.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 91.67% White , 4.53% Asian , 1.48% African American , 0.46% Native American , 0.47% from other races , and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino was 1.61% of the population. There were 5,064 households, of which 36.4% had children under
3472-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,722, and the median income for a family was $ 57,747. (These figures had risen to $ 53,141 and $ 71,485, respectively, as of 2008.) Males had a median income of $ 39,806 versus $ 30,814 for females. The per capita income for
3534-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
3596-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
3658-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
3720-538: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
3782-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
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#17327875466443844-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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