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Sauk Rapids, MN


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Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, in Benton county, is 2 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 61 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Saint Cloud metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Sauk Rapids is home to some 10,213 residents.

The People and Families of Sauk Rapids

In Sauk Rapids, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sauk Rapids had a median family income of $53,938.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sauk Rapids. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Sauk Rapids Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Sauk Rapids was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Sauk Rapids, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Sauk Rapids Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sauk Rapids, MN

Comparing Sauk Rapids 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 Old88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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