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North Branch, MN


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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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