Rice Lake, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Rice Lake
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Map:Minnesota
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the city of Rice Lake
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Saint Louis
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:John Werner
Leader Title1:Council
Leader Name1:Suzanne Herstad
Bob Quade
Jayme Heim
John Hegstrom
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date:1870
Established Date1:October 22, 2015
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:85.85
Area Land Km2:83.15
Area Water Km2:2.70
Area Total Sq Mi:33.15
Area Land Sq Mi:32.10
Area Water Sq Mi:1.04
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:4101
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Total:4112
Population Density Km2:49.45
Population Density Sq Mi:128.08
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:420
Elevation Ft:1378
Coordinates:46.8792°N -92.12°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:55803
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-54060[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0000000[3]

Rice Lake is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,112 at the 2020 census.[4]

Main routes include Rice Lake Road (County Road 4) and Martin Road (County Road 9).

Rice Lake Road runs north–south, and Martin Road runs east–west. Other routes include Howard Gnesen Road, Arnold Road, Calvary Road, West Tischer Road, and West Beyer Road.

History

Rice Lake was founded as a township in 1870.

After portions of the township had been annexed by the city of Duluth, the residents began the process to be recognized as a city. On August 20, 2015, Administrative Law Judge Barbara J. Case signed an Order of Incorporation which allowed the township of Rice Lake to convert into the city of Rice Lake.[5] [6] [7]

In an election held on October 13, 2015, Rice Lake residents elected a mayor and members of the city council. The results of the election were certified. The township was formally organized as a city on October 22, 2015.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and, or 3.43%, is water.

Wild Rice Lake is partially located within the city of Rice Lake, giving it its name.[9]

Amity Creek and the East Branch of Amity Creek both flow through the city.

The Lester River rises in nearby Gnesen Township and flows generally southeastwardly through the city of Rice Lake and Lakewood Township, turning southward as it nears Lake Superior. The river flows into Lake Superior in eastern Duluth.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following are adjacent to Rice Lake:

The Duluth International Airport is to the immediate southwest of the city of Rice Lake.

Ridgeview Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Duluth.

Lismore Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's northern boundary line with adjacent Gnesen Township.

Jean Duluth Road (County Road 37) runs north–south along Rice Lake's eastern boundary line with adjacent Lakewood Township; except for the southeast corner of Rice Lake where both Arnold Road and Martin Road together serve as the boundary line with adjacent city of Duluth.

Town Line Road briefly runs north–south along Rice Lake's western boundary line with adjacent Canosia Township.

Demographics

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,139 people, 1,494 households, and 1,177 families residing in the township. The population density was 127.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,518 housing units at an average density of 46.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.29% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 1,494 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,341, and the median income for a family was $55,357. Males had a median income of $39,894 versus $28,095 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,857. About 4.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

2000-2020 precinct results
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird parties
2020[10] 47.0% 1,29051.0% 1,4012.0% 55
2016[11] 44.5% 1,09047.6% 1,1677.9% 194
2012[12] 36.5% 89461.4% 1,5032.1% 51
2008[13] 36.0% 89261.9% 1,5362.1% 53
2004[14] 37.1% 91262.2% 1,5280.7% 16
2000[15] 33.9% 72759.2% 1,2696.9% 148

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. . January 31, 2008 .
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: Explore Census Data . . March 15, 2023.
  5. Web site: Order: In the Matter of the Petition for Incorporation of Rice Lake Township . August 20, 2015 . State of Minnesota . Barbara J. . Case. October 15, 2015.
  6. News: Rice Lake Township is Minnesota's newest city . Mesabi Daily News . August 24, 2015 . October 15, 2015.
  7. News: Turtinen . Melissa . Let's make it 853: Rice Lake Township will be Minnesota's newest city . Bring Me the News. August 24, 2015 . October 15, 2015.
  8. News: Rice Lake City Council holds first meeting. October 22, 2015. October 29, 2015. Duluth News Tribune . Duluth, Minnesota.
  9. Book: Upham, Warren . Minnesota geographic names; their origin and historic significance . 1920 . . 489 . Archive.org.
  10. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .
  11. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .
  12. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .
  13. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .
  14. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .
  15. Web site: Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet .