North Branch, MN

North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch, Minnesota is 30 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 39 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Chisago county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of North Branch is 8,023.

The People and Families of North Branch

In North Branch, about 64% of adults are married. The size of households in North Branch is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in North Branch.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Branch had a median family income of $56,512.

Political Inclinations

Among North Branch political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,175. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

North Branch Housing

Of the housing in North Branch, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In North Branch, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of North Branch, MN

Comparing North Branch 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

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

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
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

North Branch Almanac

North Branch Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

North Branch Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Branch, 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

North Branch High Schools (2004)

NORTH BRANCH SR.
320 MAIN ST.
651-674-1500
Serves 1,129 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

NORTH BRANCH LAB SCHOOL ALC
38423 LINCOLN TRAIL
651-674-1400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 74 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
38423 LINCOLN TRAIL
651-674-1400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 19 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

North Branch Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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