27-549: Grasston is a city in Kanabec County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census . A post office called Grasston has been in operation since 1899. The city derives its name from Grass Lake . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.46 km), of which 0.91 square miles (2.36 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km)
54-460: A household in the city was $ 41,250, and the median income for a family was $ 48,333. Males had a median income of $ 43,125 versus $ 23,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,306. There were 13.3% of families and 8.0% of the population living below the poverty line , including 4.8% of under eighteens and 71.4% of those over 64. Kanabec County, Minnesota Kanabec County ( / k ə ˈ n eɪ b ɪ k / kə- NAY -bik )
81-580: Is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 28,876. Its county seat is Pine City . The county was formed in 1856 and organized in 1872. Today, Pine County is the fastest growing county in the state. Part of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in Pine County. Pine County was organized on March 1, 1856, with territory partitioned from Chisago and Ramsey counties. The original county seat
108-470: Is a county in the East Central part of U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,032. Its county seat is Mora . The Minnesota legislature authorized creation of Kanabec County on March 13, 1858, with territory partitioned from Pine County . No county seat was designated at that time, and the county organization was not effected at that time. The county name came from
135-594: Is land and 23 square miles (60 km ) (1.6%) is water. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 26,530 people, 9,939 households, and 6,917 families in the county. The population density was 18.8 per square mile (7.3/km ). There were 15,353 housing units at an average density of 10.9 per square mile (4.2/km ). The racial makeup of
162-482: Is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, with its highest point near the NW corner, at 1,309 ft (399 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 534 square miles (1,380 km ), of which 522 square miles (1,350 km ) is land and 12 square miles (31 km ) (2.3%) is water. Source: Source: Source: As of the census of 2010, there were 16,239 people and 6,277 households in
189-407: Is water. Minnesota State Highways 70 and 107 are the main routes in the community. The Snake River flows nearby. As of the census of 2010, there were 158 people, 53 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 173.6 inhabitants per square mile (67.0/km). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 69.2 per square mile (26.7/km). The racial makeup of
216-473: The 2000 census , 30.2% were of German , 18.1% Swedish , 13.1% Norwegian , 5.5% American and 5.4% Irish ancestry. In the census of 2000, there were 5,759 households, out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who
243-576: The Snake River flows eastward through the lower part of the county toward its discharge point into the St. Croix. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, carved with drainages, partly wooded and otherwise devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, with its highest point near its northeast corner, at 1,319 ft (402 m) ASL. The county has an area of 1,435 square miles (3,720 km ), of which 1,411 square miles (3,650 km )
270-545: The poverty line . Locations where the US Post office used to operate but no longer exist. Kanabec County voters have moved toward the Republican Party in the past few decades; since 1980 the county has selected the Republican Party candidate in 67% of national elections (as of 2020). 45°57′N 93°18′W / 45.95°N 93.30°W / 45.95; -93.30 Pine County, Minnesota Pine County
297-527: The Ojibwe term ginebig , meaning "snake," after the Snake River — Kanabecosippi ( Ginebigo-ziibi in the modern spelling) — which flows through the county. The area of Kanabec County was attached to Chisago County for administrative and judicial purposes. What county business was handled locally was performed by part-time County Auditor and County Treasurer, in a single room in a stopping place operated by lumber-trader George Staples at Millet Rapids. In 1871
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#1732854733771324-409: The age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02. The county population contained 25.50% under
351-469: The age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 108.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 37,379, and the median income for a family was $ 44,058. Males had a median income of $ 31,600 versus $ 22,675 for females. The per capita income for
378-539: The city was 98.1% White , 0.6% African American , 0.6% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. There were 53 households, of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who
405-564: The city. The population density was 110.5 inhabitants per square mile (42.7/km). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 48.4 per square mile (18.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White and 1.90% Native American . There were 42 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who
432-437: The county over incumbent Democrat Barack Obama by less than 1% and a margin of just 95 votes, becoming the first Republican to win the county in 40 years. The 2016 election saw a dramatic rightward turn, as Donald Trump won the county by a margin of over 26%, and he further increased his margin of victory to over 30% in 2020, as Trump became the first Republican to win over 60% of the vote in Pine County since Warren G. Harding
459-550: The county was $ 17,445. About 7.80% of families and 11.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over. Pine County was once a Democratic stronghold. Between 1932 and 2008, Democrats won the county all but twice, with the two exceptions being nationwide Republican landslide victories in 1952 by Dwight D. Eisenhower and in 1972 by Richard Nixon (by only 87 votes). The tides began to turn in Pine County in 2012, when Republican challenger Mitt Romney barely won
486-412: The county was 91.9% White , 2.0% Black or African American , 3.1% Native American , 0.30% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 1.9% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.3% were of German , 11.6% Swedish , 11.1% Norwegian and 5.5% American ancestry. There were 17,276 households, out of which 31.20% had children under
513-463: The county was detached from Chisago, and assigned to Pine County . This assignment lasted through 1881. The 1870 United States census listed 53 occupants of the Kanabec County area. However, an influx of settlers into its southern areas occurred in the early 1870s, and by 1876 an official county building was needed. A one-room wood building was erected at Millet Rapids, put into use in 1876. In 1881
540-402: The county was detached from Pine, and the government structure was finalized, with the county seat being designated at Brunswick. Only one court term was held at Brunswick; in the 1882 general election, a nearly-unanimous vote designated Mora as the county seat. The old courthouse building was sold to a local farmer, who moved it to his property to use as a home. The wood courthouse erected at Mora
567-429: The county. The population density was 31.1 per square mile (12.0/km ). There were 7,808 housing units (2014 estimate). The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% White , 0.6% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American or Alaska Native , 0.4% Asian , <0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , and 1.6% from other races or two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of
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#1732854733771594-447: The remaining smaller area. Pine County has been featured in a series of mysteries by Dean Hovey. Pine County lies on the east side of Minnesota. Its southeast border abuts Wisconsin (across the St. Croix River ). The St. Croix flows southerly along its border. The Kettle River flows southeastward through central Pine County, discharging into the St. Croix on the county's east border, and
621-402: Was Chengwatana . It was named for its abundant pine tree growth. In 1857, Buchanan County in full and the southern parts of Aitkin and Carlton Counties were formed from the original Pine County, with Kanabec County organized a year later. In 1861, Buchanan County was dissolved and folded into Pine County. Pine County was reorganized in 1872, with Pine City named as the county seat for
648-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.78. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males. The median income for
675-410: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03. The county population contained 24.0% under the age of 18 and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,068. The per capita income for the county was $ 22,291. About 14.2% of the population were below
702-482: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.32. The median age in the city was 34 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 42 households, and 32 families living in
729-408: Was used until 1894, when it burned and was replaced by a more fireproof building. The Snake River flows south-southeasterly through the central part of the county, fed by Groundhouse River (flowing northeasterly from the county's SW corner) and Red Creek and Mud Creek. The Snake continues easterly into Pine County. The county terrain consists of partly-wooded rolling hills, etched by drainages. It
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