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'''Cambridge''' is a city in [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]], located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 65|65]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 95|95]]. The population was 8,111 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> It is located along the [[Rum River]] and the [[BNSF Railway]]. Cambridge is notable for having the highest percentage of [[Swedish American]]s of any city in the [[United States]] with a population of over 5,000 people.<ref>[http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2002/10/07/story8.html Three Minnesota towns are 'most ethnically concentrated']</ref>
'''Cambridge''' is a city in [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]], located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 65|65]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 95|95]]. The population was 8,111 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census |accessdate=23 April 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of [[Isanti County, Minnesota|Isanti County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> It is located along the [[Rum River]] and the [[BNSF Railway]]. Cambridge is notable for having the highest percentage of [[Swedish American]]s of any city in the [[United States]] with a population of over 5,000 people.<ref>[http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2002/10/07/story8.html Three Minnesota towns are 'most ethnically concentrated']</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fgeo%2Fwww%2Fgazetteer%2Ffiles%2FGaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}</ref>


The [[Rum River]] flows north to south through the middle of Cambridge. Camping, canoeing, and fishing are popular attractions of the Rum River.
The [[Rum River]] flows north to south through the middle of Cambridge. Camping, canoeing, and fishing are popular attractions of the Rum River.

Revision as of 11:23, 13 November 2016

Cambridge, Minnesota
City
The original Isanti County Courthouse in Cambridge MN
The original Isanti County Courthouse in Cambridge MN
Nickname: 
"Minnesota's Opportunity Community"
Location of the city of Cambridge within Isanti County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Cambridge
within Isanti County, Minnesota
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyIsanti
Area
[1]
 • Total7.68 sq mi (19.89 km2)
 • Land7.46 sq mi (19.32 km2)
 • Water0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total8,111
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
8,217
 • Density1,087.3/sq mi (419.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55008
Area code763
FIPS code27-09370[4]
GNIS feature ID0640789[5]
Websitewww.ci.cambridge.mn.us

Cambridge is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 65 and 95. The population was 8,111 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Isanti County.[7] It is located along the Rum River and the BNSF Railway. Cambridge is notable for having the highest percentage of Swedish Americans of any city in the United States with a population of over 5,000 people.[8]

History

The city of Cambridge was established in the late 19th century along the railroad from Minneapolis to Duluth. It was named by, and originally settled by, immigrants from New England. These were "Yankee" settlers, that is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England during the colonial era. The same population founded and named the town of Princeton nearby. Later on the surrounding area would be heavily populated with Swedish, German, Irish and Norwegian immigrants.

The city of Cambridge was incorporated in 1876.[9]

In the early 20th century, Cambridge had a potato starch factory, a 1,301-barrel flour mill, a wool carding and spinning mill, an electric lighting plant, and local and long-distance telephone systems.[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.68 square miles (19.89 km2), of which 7.46 square miles (19.32 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is water.[1]

The Rum River flows north to south through the middle of Cambridge. Camping, canoeing, and fishing are popular attractions of the Rum River.

Major highways

The following routes are located within the city of Cambridge.

Climate

Cambridge has a warm-summer humid continental climate,[11] with the average July temperature being just below the isotherm for the hot-summer subtype. Temperature differences between summer and winters are large, typical of the Upper Midwest. Spring and fall are rather short due to the extreme warming and cooling off depending on daylight hours. Winter is relatively long and cold, but cools off later and heats up earlier than more northerly areas of the state. The warm to hot summers are also typical of central Minnesota and tend to bring more precitipation than during winter. June is the wettest month with 108 millimetres (4.3 in) on average.[12] The dry winter contributes to snowfall on average being limited to 104.7 centimetres (41.2 in).[12]

Climate data for Cambridge
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 11
(52) 		14
(57) 		26
(79) 		33
(91) 		41
(106) 		40
(104) 		43
(109) 		39
(102) 		36
(97) 		30
(86) 		23
(73) 		16
(61) 		43
(109)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −6.9
(19.6) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		2.8
(37.0) 		12.6
(54.7) 		20.2
(68.4) 		25.1
(77.2) 		27.8
(82.0) 		26.3
(79.3) 		20.7
(69.3) 		14.2
(57.6) 		3.6
(38.5) 		−3.9
(25.0) 		11.6
(52.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −12.4
(9.7) 		−9.5
(14.9) 		−2.6
(27.3) 		6.5
(43.7) 		13.7
(56.7) 		18.7
(65.7) 		21.3
(70.3) 		20.0
(68.0) 		14.5
(58.1) 		8.2
(46.8) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		−8.8
(16.2) 		5.7
(42.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −17.9
(−0.2) 		−15.2
(4.6) 		−8.1
(17.4) 		0.4
(32.7) 		7.0
(44.6) 		12.3
(54.1) 		14.9
(58.8) 		13.7
(56.7) 		8.3
(46.9) 		2.3
(36.1) 		−5.8
(21.6) 		−13.6
(7.5) 		−0.2
(31.6)
Record low °C (°F) −41
(−42) 		−40
(−40) 		−36
(−33) 		−18
(0) 		−8
(18) 		0
(32) 		4
(39) 		0
(32) 		−7
(19) 		−13
(9) 		−30
(−22) 		−40
(−40) 		−41
(−42)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21
(0.8) 		16
(0.6) 		33
(1.3) 		60
(2.4) 		88
(3.5) 		108
(4.3) 		93
(3.7) 		98
(3.9) 		80
(3.1) 		56
(2.2) 		39
(1.5) 		23
(0.9) 		716
(28.2)
Source: [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880136—
189025889.7%
1900737185.7%
191090022.1%
19201,08020.0%
19301,1839.5%
19401,59234.6%
19501,79012.4%
19602,72852.4%
19702,720−0.3%
19803,28720.8%
19905,09455.0%
20005,5208.4%
20108,11146.9%
2015 (est.)8,451[14]4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 8,111 people, 3,137 households, and 1,967 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,087.3 inhabitants per square mile (419.8/km2). There were 3,426 housing units at an average density of 459.2 per square mile (177.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 3,137 households of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 5,520 people, 2,237 households, and 1,353 families residing in the city. The population density was 894.1 people per square mile (345.4/km²). There were 2,373 housing units at an average density of 384.4 per square mile (148.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.21% White, 0.31% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population. 24.7% were of Swedish, 24.6% German, 14.6% Norwegian and 5.1% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 2,237 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $53,381. Males had a median income of $34,836 versus $23,681 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,697. About 5.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Cambridge is a local commercial center. The recently expanded Cambridge Medical Center serves as the regional health care center.

Education

Cambridge-Isanti High School, Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge Intermediate School, and Cambridge Primary School serve the community. Two new schools, Cambridge Middle School and Isanti Intermediate School, were built in the fall of 2006 to house the expanding school population.

Cambridge Christian School, founded in 1978, has new facilities in the city of Cambridge.

Cambridge is also home to the Cambridge campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-11-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Three Minnesota towns are 'most ethnically concentrated'
  9. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 250.
  10. ^ City of Cambridge history
  11. ^ "Cambridge, Minnesota Climate Summary". Weatherbase. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Cambridge, Minnesota Temperature Averages". Weatherbase. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  13. ^ "Cambridge, Minnesota temperature averages". Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  14. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
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