Champlin, MN

Champlin, Minnesota

Champlin, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 6 miles N of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (center to center) and 15 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 22,193 people in Champlin.

The People and Families of Champlin

In Champlin, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Champlin are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Champlin. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Champlin had a median family income of $68,890. Champlin has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Champlin living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,850) in Champlin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Champlin Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Champlin is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Champlin, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Champlin, 92% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Champlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Champlin, MN

Comparing Champlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Champlin Almanac

Champlin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Champlin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Champlin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Champlin

Champlin High Schools (2004)

CHAMPLIN PARK SR.
6025 109TH AVE. N.
763-506-6800
Serves 3,055 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

CHAMPLIN PLAZA ALC
12439 CHAMPLIN DRIVE
763-506-7950
A Non-traditional School
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Champlin Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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