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34-489: Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County , Minnesota, United States, located about 40 miles west of Minneapolis . The city was formed in 1997 from the merging of two formerly independent cities, Norwood and Young America , which had been founded in the 19th century. The population was 3,863 at the 2020 census . Young America was platted in 1856 and incorporated on March 4, 1876. Originally named Farmington, this

68-465: A chair , who presides at meetings. The commissioners as of September 2024 are: Carver County has consistently voted Republican in presidential elections, with Republicans winning the county in every presidential election since 1936. Since 1896, a Democratic presidential nominee has won the county only twice: most recently in 1932, when Franklin D. Roosevelt won a landslide victory against incumbent Herbert Hoover , and in 1912, when Woodrow Wilson won

102-458: A household in the county was $ 65,540, and the median income for a family was $ 73,577 (these figures had risen to $ 78,035 and $ 89,100 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 47,271 versus $ 32,107 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,486. About 2.30% of families and 3.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.60% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over. According to

136-634: Is Chaska . Carver County is named for explorer Jonathan Carver , who in 1766–67, traveled from Boston to the Minnesota River and wintered among the Sioux near the site of New Ulm . Carver County is part of the Minneapolis - St. Paul - Bloomington , MN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 2017, Carver County was ranked by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as the healthiest county in

170-574: Is Lake Waconia, Minnesota's 73rd largest lake and the Twin Cities' second largest lake, with an area of 2,996 acres. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Chaska have ranged from a low of 4 °F (−16 °C) in January to a high of 81 °F (27 °C) in July, although a record low of −41 °F (−41 °C) was recorded in January 1970 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C)

204-505: Is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (5.8%) is water. It is Minnesota's second-smallest county by land area and third-smallest by total area. Carver is one of seven southern Minnesota counties with no forest soils; only prairie ecosystems of savannas and prairies can be found in Carver County. It is also one of 17 Minnesota counties where savanna soils dominate. Carver County is home to seven lakes of 235 acres or larger. The largest

238-553: Is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district (CPVI R+12), represented by Republican Tom Emmer . 44°49′N 93°48′W  /  44.82°N 93.80°W  / 44.82; -93.80 Young America Corporation Originally named Dile Corporation, YA began in 1972 as a three-client promotion fulfillment company in Plymouth, Minnesota . In 1973, the corporation relocated to Young America, Minnesota , and took on

272-566: Is one of the town's largest employers, processing rebate, coupon, and other marketing programs for businesses. It receives a great deal of mail, enough that this small town has over 20 ZIP codes. A main one is 55555. The town has a main junction of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad , which connects with its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Minnesota Prairie Line , just east of downtown. Norwood Young America has several buildings listed on

306-461: The National Register of Historic Places . Norwood Young America is home to Stiftungsfest , Minnesota's oldest festival (dating back to 1861). Carver County, Minnesota Carver County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . The county is mostly farmland and wilderness with many unincorporated townships. As of the 2020 census , the population was 106,922. Its county seat

340-474: The census of 2000, there were 70,205 people, 24,356 households, and 18,778 families in the county. The population density was 198 per square mile (76/km ). There were 24,883 housing units at an average density of 70.3 per square mile (27.1/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.95% White , 0.59% Black or African American , 0.18% Native American , 1.56% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.87% from other races , and 0.82% from two or more races. 2.55% of

374-546: The Lumber Exchange building in downtown Minneapolis. On November 7, 2005, officials in Massachusetts filed suit against Young America demanding that they submit an audit for $ 43 million in uncashed rebate checks. Young America answered, saying that they keep the money in return for charging lower fees to their clients. They stated that it is easier for Young America to keep the money and charge lower fees, rather than sending

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408-484: The State of Minnesota for the fifth year in a row. The foundation explained health outcomes represent “how healthy counties are within the state,” whereas health factors represent “an estimate of the future health of counties as compared with other counties within a state,” based on health behaviors, clinical care, and other environmental factors. Carver County continued to rank as the number one healthiest county throughout

442-404: The average family size was 3.19. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males. The median income for a household in the city

476-418: The average family size was 3.22. The median income for a household in the county was $ 83,773, and the median income for a family was $ 96,913. Males had a median income of $ 66,150 versus $ 46,696 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 37,457. About 3.3% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. As of

510-400: The city. The population density was 1,855.8 inhabitants per square mile (716.5/km). There were 1,201 housing units at an average density of 717.1 per square mile (276.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White , 0.13% African American , 0.45% Native American , 0.42% Asian , 0.51% from other races , and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of

544-485: The county against a divided Republican party. Since 1980, only Bill Clinton and Joe Biden have held the Republican nominee to a single-digit margin of victory. However, despite the county's Republican lean, it has become much more competitive in recent elections, with Joe Biden in 2020 receiving the highest vote share of any Democratic presidential nominee since Lyndon B. Johnson in his 1964 landslide victory. Carver County

578-481: The county's comprehensive annual financial reports , the top employers by number of employees in the county are the following. ("NR" indicates the employer was not ranked among the top ten employers that year.) Like all counties in Minnesota, Carver County is governed by an elected, nonpartisan board of commissioners. Each commissioner represents a district of approximately equal population. The county commission elects

612-407: The eastern portion. The area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east and south, with its northwest corner at 1,024 ft (312 m) ASL. A small hill 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northeast of Miller Lake rises to 1,080 ft (330 m) ASL, for the county's highest point. The county has a total area of 376 square miles (970 km ), of which 354 square miles (920 km )

646-466: The following eight factors: unemployment rate , poverty rate , affordability ratio, marriage rate, divorce rate , bankruptcy rate, life expectancy , and physical activity rate. In particular, Carver County scored well thanks to strong economic conditions with an unemployment rate of only 3.1% and a poverty rate of only 4.1%. Additionally, according to the data, 62% of residents were married and only 8% divorced. In each of those metrics, Carver ranked in

680-521: The main routes in the community. As of the 2010 census, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families living in the city. The population density was 1,408.3 inhabitants per square mile (543.7/km). There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1 per square mile (225.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White , 0.4% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 2.4% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of

714-521: The money back to the clients and in return having it returned to them as part of the fees. In response to questions from Business Week , the CEO stated "Young America receives the same fees whether a submission is valid or invalid." Massachusetts officials characterized the check retention as a conflict of interest nonetheless. A similar suit was filed in Iowa in 2006, with officials again demanding an audit for money

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748-579: The name of the town. In June 2015, the company renamed itself YA. YA is headquartered in Minneapolis. Additionally it has a Contact Center in Chatham-Kent, Canada. In April 2008, YA announced the scheduled closure of the call center in Thunder Bay, ON, transferring all call handling services to the Chatham-Kent center. In June 2015, YA moved out of their Norwood Young America, MN and Edina, MN offices to

782-469: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.3% were of German , 12.1% Norwegian , 7.1% Irish and 6.2% Swedish ancestry. There were 24,356 households, out of which 45.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.40% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.90% were non-families. 18.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.10% had someone living alone who

816-406: The population. There were 1,171 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and

850-440: The population. There were 1,389 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

884-515: The state for 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2018, Carver County was ranked as the #1 "Happiest Place in America" according to a study conducted by the data firm Smart Asset. Carver County was one of three United States counties to receive a top 5 ranking for the third straight year. The other two counties were Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia . The study compared counties across the country using

918-475: The top 40 in the country. The Minnesota River flows east-northeasterly along the county's southern border. The South Fork of the Crow River flows northeasterly through the upper western and central portions of the county. Carver Creek flows southeasterly from the county's central area, discharging into the Minnesota at the county's southern border. The terrain consists of low rolling hills, dotted with lakes in

952-495: Was $ 46,152, and the median income for a family was $ 54,792. Males had a median income of $ 36,292 versus $ 26,837 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,431. About 2.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. In 1973, the Dile Corporation moved to Young America, and changed its name to Young America Corporation . It

986-431: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,108 people, 1,171 households, and 833 families living in

1020-438: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26. The county population contained 31.50% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 34.70% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males. The median income for

1054-483: Was formed on January 1, 1997 when Norwood and Young America merged. The city has been called by the abbreviation NYA, but is often simply called either Norwood or Young America. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.52 square miles (6.53 km), all land. [REDACTED] US 212 , [REDACTED] MN 5 , and [REDACTED] MN 25 are three of

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1088-459: Was quickly changed to Florence, and then finally Young America in 1863. The town was named for "the vigor and progressiveness of the young people of the United States". Norwood was platted in 1872 and incorporated in 1881. The origins of the town's name are unclear, supposedly it is "named by Mr. Slocum, an early banker there, for an eastern relative or friend of his wife." Norwood Young America

1122-569: Was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.66 inches (17 mm) in February to 5.05 inches (128 mm) in August. 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. The ethnic makeup of the county, according to the 2010 census ,

1156-409: Was the following: There were 33,486 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and

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