Corcoran, MN

Corcoran, Minnesota

Corcoran, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles W of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Corcoran is home to some 5,630 residents.

The People and Families of Corcoran

In Corcoran, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Corcoran are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Corcoran are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corcoran had a median family income of $81,322. More so than most places, the people in Corcoran generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Corcoran are poor than in most places in Minnesota. Home-based work is more common in the city than in most places.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Corcoran.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Corcoran Housing

According to the 2000 census, 96% of the housing in Corcoran was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Corcoran, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Corcoran, MN

Comparing Corcoran 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
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Corcoran Almanac

Corcoran Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Corcoran Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Corcoran, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Corcoran Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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