Hubbard County, Minnesota | |
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 The historicHubbard County Courthouse in Park Rapids | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMinnesota | |
 Minnesota's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:47°05′44″N94°54′48″W / 47.095551°N 94.91329°W /47.095551; -94.91329 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| Founded | February 26, 1883 |
| Named after | Lucius Frederick Hubbard |
| Seat | Park Rapids |
| Largest city | Park Rapids |
| Area | |
• Total | 999.500 sq mi (2,588.69 km2) |
| • Land | 926.021 sq mi (2,398.38 km2) |
| • Water | 73.479 sq mi (190.31 km2) 7.35% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 21,344 |
• Estimate (2024) | 22,050 |
| • Density | 23.812/sq mi (9.194/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 218 |
| Congressional districts | 7th,8th |
| Website | co.hubbard.mn.us |
Hubbard County is acounty in the northwestern part of theU.S. state ofMinnesota. As of the2020 census, the population was 21,344,[1] and was estimated to be 22,050 in 2024,[2] Itscounty seat isPark Rapids.[3]
Part of theLeech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.
The county was created on February 26, 1883,[4] with territory partitioned fromCass County. It was named forLucius Frederick Hubbard, a prominent Territory editor, Civil War participant, and businessman who was governor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1887.[5][6] The county's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.
The new county's courthouse was destroyed by fire around 1890, but the public records were salvaged.
The county's terrain is hilly, largely wooded, and dotted with lakes and ponds.[7] It generally slopes to the east, with the northern part sloping to the north and the southern part sloping to the south. Its highest point is near the lower middle of its western border, at 1,549 ft (472 m) ASL.[8]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 999.500 square miles (2,588.69 km2), of which 926.021 square miles (2,398.38 km2) is land and 73.479 square miles (190.31 km2) (7.35%) is water.[9] It is the 24th largest county in Minnesota by total area.
There may be such a high point on the border but the accepted high point for this county is the Thorpe Lookout at 1844 feet which is why the forest service maintains a tower there the US Geodetic Survey agrees.47.0962°N, -94.8539° W
Source:[7]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,412 | — | |
| 1900 | 6,578 | 365.9% | |
| 1910 | 9,831 | 49.5% | |
| 1920 | 10,136 | 3.1% | |
| 1930 | 9,596 | −5.3% | |
| 1940 | 11,085 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 11,085 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 9,962 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,583 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 14,098 | 33.2% | |
| 1990 | 14,939 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 18,376 | 23.0% | |
| 2010 | 20,428 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 21,344 | 4.5% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 22,050 | [11] | 3.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[12] 1790–1960[13] 1900–1990[14] 1990–2000[15] 2010–2020[2] | |||
As of the third quarter of 2024, the median home value in Hubbard County was $274,700.[16]
As of the 2023American Community Survey, there are 8,885 estimated households in Hubbard County with an average of 2.41 persons per household. The county has a median household income of $70,622. Approximately 10.7% of the county's population lives at or below thepoverty line. Hubbard County has an estimated 57.0% employment rate, with 30.5% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 94.6% holding a high school diploma.[2]
The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (97.0%), Spanish (1.1%), Indo-European (1.0%), Asian and Pacific Islander (0.3%), and Other (0.6%).
The median age in the county was 48.3 years.
Hubbard County, Minnesota – racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
| Race / ethnicity(NH = non-Hispanic) | Pop. 1980[17] | Pop. 1990[18] | Pop. 2000[19] | Pop. 2010[20] | Pop. 2020[21] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 13,743 (97.48%) | 14,609 (97.79%) | 17,625 (95.91%) | 19,122 (93.61%) | 19,139 (89.67%) |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 8 (0.06%) | 4 (0.03%) | 32 (0.17%) | 47 (0.23%) | 82 (0.38%) |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 248 (1.76%) | 276 (1.85%) | 381 (2.07%) | 525 (2.57%) | 560 (2.62%) |
| Asian alone (NH) | 51 (0.36%) | 13 (0.09%) | 47 (0.26%) | 49 (0.24%) | 66 (0.31%) |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | — | — | 1 (0.01%) | 1 (0.00%) | 12 (0.06%) |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 (0.04%) | 0 (0.00%) | 8 (0.04%) | 15 (0.07%) | 56 (0.26%) |
| Mixed race or multiracial (NH) | — | — | 158 (0.86%) | 342 (1.67%) | 940 (4.40%) |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43 (0.31%) | 37 (0.25%) | 124 (0.67%) | 327 (1.60%) | 489 (2.29%) |
| Total | 14,098 (100.00%) | 14,939 (100.00%) | 18,376 (100.00%) | 20,428 (100.00%) | 21,344 (100.00%) |
As of the 2023 estimate, there were 22,132 people and 8,885 households residing in the county. There were 14,792 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 93.5% White(91.6% NH White), 0.6% African American, 2.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, _% from some other races and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.8% of the population.[22]
In the 2023 estimate, Hubbard County is the39th wealthiest county in Minnesota. $57,515 for per capita income.
As of the2020 census, there were 21,344 people, 8,885 households, and 5,938 families residing in the county.[23] Thepopulation density was 23.0 inhabitants per square mile (8.9/km2). There were 14,705 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.26%White, 0.44%African American, 2.72%Native American, 0.31%Asian, 0.06%Pacific Islander, 1.06% from some other races and 5.15% from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.29% of the population.[24]
As of the2010 census, there were 20,428 people, 8,659 households, and _ families residing in the county. The population density was 22.1 inhabitants per square mile (8.5/km2). There were 14,618 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.53%White, 0.23%African American, 2.73%Native American, 0.24%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.45% from some other races and 1.79% from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.60% of the population.
As of the2000 census, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families in the county. The population density was 19.9 inhabitants per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.31%White, 0.17%African American, 2.13%Native American, 0.27%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.22% from some other races and 0.89% from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.67% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 35.0% were ofGerman, 20.5%Norwegian, 6.0%English and 5.8%Swedish ancestry.
There were 7,435 households, out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% weremarried couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.
The county population contained 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,321, and the median income for a family was $41,177. Males had a median income of $30,030 versus $21,616 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $18,115. 9.70% of the population and 7.50% of families were below thepoverty line. 12.50% of those under the age of 18 and 9.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Source:[7]
Hubbard County voters have leaned toward the Republican Party for several decades. As of 2020, the county has selected the Republican candidate in 78% of presidential elections since 1980.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1892 | 164 | 35.65% | 129 | 28.04% | 167 | 36.30% |
| 1896 | 364 | 49.73% | 344 | 46.99% | 24 | 3.28% |
| 1900 | 1,009 | 66.12% | 464 | 30.41% | 53 | 3.47% |
| 1904 | 1,392 | 79.95% | 232 | 13.33% | 117 | 6.72% |
| 1908 | 1,288 | 69.10% | 401 | 21.51% | 175 | 9.39% |
| 1912 | 359 | 21.20% | 450 | 26.58% | 884 | 52.22% |
| 1916 | 685 | 40.39% | 799 | 47.11% | 212 | 12.50% |
| 1920 | 2,238 | 73.84% | 453 | 14.95% | 340 | 11.22% |
| 1924 | 1,884 | 57.81% | 191 | 5.86% | 1,184 | 36.33% |
| 1928 | 2,291 | 65.76% | 1,120 | 32.15% | 73 | 2.10% |
| 1932 | 1,349 | 35.96% | 2,230 | 59.45% | 172 | 4.59% |
| 1936 | 1,618 | 39.83% | 2,312 | 56.92% | 132 | 3.25% |
| 1940 | 2,544 | 54.00% | 2,141 | 45.45% | 26 | 0.55% |
| 1944 | 2,114 | 56.52% | 1,613 | 43.13% | 13 | 0.35% |
| 1948 | 2,071 | 48.83% | 2,044 | 48.20% | 126 | 2.97% |
| 1952 | 3,099 | 68.97% | 1,360 | 30.27% | 34 | 0.76% |
| 1956 | 2,453 | 62.69% | 1,454 | 37.16% | 6 | 0.15% |
| 1960 | 2,749 | 57.43% | 2,029 | 42.39% | 9 | 0.19% |
| 1964 | 2,283 | 47.14% | 2,553 | 52.72% | 7 | 0.14% |
| 1968 | 2,720 | 54.95% | 1,920 | 38.79% | 310 | 6.26% |
| 1972 | 3,294 | 59.31% | 2,136 | 38.46% | 124 | 2.23% |
| 1976 | 2,985 | 46.00% | 3,196 | 49.25% | 308 | 4.75% |
| 1980 | 4,172 | 55.53% | 2,840 | 37.80% | 501 | 6.67% |
| 1984 | 4,621 | 61.76% | 2,806 | 37.50% | 55 | 0.74% |
| 1988 | 4,365 | 56.42% | 3,306 | 42.74% | 65 | 0.84% |
| 1992 | 3,227 | 37.57% | 3,362 | 39.14% | 2,000 | 23.29% |
| 1996 | 3,593 | 41.25% | 3,802 | 43.65% | 1,316 | 15.11% |
| 2000 | 5,307 | 55.21% | 3,632 | 37.78% | 674 | 7.01% |
| 2004 | 6,444 | 56.83% | 4,741 | 41.81% | 155 | 1.37% |
| 2008 | 6,558 | 56.35% | 4,872 | 41.86% | 208 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 6,622 | 57.48% | 4,676 | 40.59% | 222 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 7,261 | 63.11% | 3,423 | 29.75% | 821 | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 8,202 | 63.26% | 4,462 | 34.42% | 301 | 2.32% |
| 2024 | 8,809 | 64.69% | 4,536 | 33.31% | 272 | 2.00% |
| Position | Name | District | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | David De La Hunt | District 1 | |
| Commissioner | Charlene Christenson | District 2 | |
| Commissioner | Tom Krueger | District 3 | |
| Commissioner | Vacant | District 4 | |
| Commissioner | Ted Van Kempen | District 5 | |
| Position | Name | Affiliation | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Paul Utke[27] | Republican | District 2 | |
| House of Representatives | Matt Grossell[28] | Republican | District 2A | |
| House of Representatives | Steve Green[29] | Republican | District 2B | |
| Position | Name | Affiliation | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Pete Stauber[30] | Republican | 8th | |
| Senate | Amy Klobuchar[31] | Democrat | N/A | |
| Senate | Tina Smith[32] | Democrat | N/A | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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