Plymouth, Minnesota | |
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 Plymouth City Hall | |
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 Location of Plymouth withinHennepin County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates:45°00′38″N93°27′20″W / 45.01056°N 93.45556°W /45.01056; -93.45556 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Township | 1858 |
| Incorporated | 1955 (village) 1974 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeffry Wosje |
| Area | |
• City | 35.28 sq mi (91.38 km2) |
| • Land | 32.71 sq mi (84.72 km2) |
| • Water | 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population | |
• City | 81,026 |
• Estimate (2022)[3] | 78,683 |
| • Rank | US: 462nd MN:7th |
| • Density | 2,477.0/sq mi (956.38/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,693,729 (US:16th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 55441, 55442, 55446, 55447 |
| Area code | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-51730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649598[4] |
| Website | plymouthmn.gov |
Plymouth is a city inHennepin County in theU.S. state ofMinnesota. A suburb in theMinneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, the city is about 10 miles (16 km) west of downtownMinneapolis. The population was 81,026 at the2020 census, making it Minnesota's 7th-largest city.[2]
Plymouth's history can be traced to thepre-Columbian period. The original inhabitants were theDakota. Their encampment was at the north end ofMedicine Lake. The name Medicine Lake is derived from theDakota wordMdewakanton, meaning "Lake of the Spirit." The Dakota named the lake after a warrior who overturned his canoe and his body was never recovered.[5]
Antoine LeCounte, a guide and explorer, was the first settler in this area. He arrived in 1848, but did not settle until 1852. He carried mail from theRed River of the North to points south, trading goods to Native Americans for horses on the way. LeCounte built the first cabin at what is now East Medicine Lake Boulevard at 29th Avenue North.[6]
Plymouth's beginning as a town occurred in 1855 on the northwest shores of what is now known as Parkers Lake. Agristmill and other structures were built in the area. In the spring of 1857, when Parkers Lake flooded, the mill was taken down and moved toWayzata.[6]
As new settlers arrived in the area, they organized. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners named the new settlement Plymouth. On April 19, 1858, a group of townspeople met at Francis Day's home to open elections for town offices. On May 11, 1858, the group voted to change the town's name to Medicine Lake.[7] This was used once at the town meeting, but for reasons not recorded, it was never used again.
During theDakota War of 1862 between white settlers and the Dakota atFort Ridgely, nearNew Ulm, the settlers of Plymouth formed amilitia. When theCivil War started, Plymouth paid its volunteers $25 to enlist.[6] About this time, schools and churches were built and a post office was in Plymouth. By 1863, hotels were being built, with Medicine Lake becoming a local tourist destination.
By 1880, Plymouth had a population of 1,074.[6] Farming was the city's dominant profession and remained so until the mid-1900s. Roads were built across Plymouth, providing access to other towns.
As the community's character evolved from rural to suburban, so did local government. Plymouth incorporated as avillage on May 18, 1955. The city adopted the Council–Manager form of government on August 1, 1968. Plymouth became astatutory city on February 7, 1974.[6] It remained a statutory city until voters made it a home rulecharter city by adopting a City Charter on November 3, 1992.[citation needed]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.33 square miles (91.50 km2), of which 32.68 square miles (84.64 km2) is land and 2.65 square miles (6.86 km2) is water.[8]
Interstate 494,U.S. Highway 169, andMinnesota State Highway 55 are three of the main routes in the city. Plymouth has 863 cul-de-sacs and 300 miles of city streets, which are maintained by the city's public works crews.[9]
Plymouth has a humid continental climate, typical of the MidwesternUnited States, with very cold winters, and relatively hot, often humid summer days. Summer daytime temperatures average 83 °F (28 °C), with a low of around 60 °F (15 °C), while winter temperatures average only 23 °F (-5 °C) and a low of 3 °F (-16 °C). The highest recorded temperature in Plymouth was 102 °F (39 °C) in 2012, and the lowest was -39 °F (-39.4 °C) in 1977. Rain falls throughout the year, with the highest concentration falling in the summer months, with June being the rainiest with 120.3 mm of rain.
| Climate data for Plymouth, Minnesota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 59 (15) | 83 (28) | 92 (33) | 95 (35) | 102 (39) | 99 (37) | 96 (36) | 96 (36) | 87 (31) | 73 (23) | 61 (16) | 102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) | 29 (−2) | 41 (5) | 57 (14) | 71 (22) | 78 (26) | 83 (28) | 80 (27) | 72 (22) | 59 (15) | 41 (5) | 27 (−3) | 55 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3 (−16) | 10 (−12) | 27 (−3) | 34 (1) | 47 (8) | 56 (13) | 60 (16) | 58 (14) | 49 (9) | 37 (3) | 24 (−4) | 10 (−12) | 35 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −39 (−39) | −58 (−50) | −27 (−33) | −5 (−21) | 18 (−8) | 33 (1) | 42 (6) | 36 (2) | 22 (−6) | 9 (−13) | −19 (−28) | −33 (−36) | −58 (−50) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 0.90 (22.8) | 0.66 (16.7) | 1.68 (42.6) | 2.41 (61.2) | 3.54 (89.9) | 4.74 (120.3) | 4.16 (105.6) | 4.02 (102.1) | 3.3 (85) | 2.50 (63.5) | 1.64 (41.6) | 0.90 (22.8) | 30.45 (774.1) |
| Source:http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/55447?from=tenDay_bottomnav_undeclared | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 393 | — | |
| 1870 | 872 | 121.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,072 | 22.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,053 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,164 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,221 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,275 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,683 | 32.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,989 | 77.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,813 | 94.5% | |
| 1960 | 9,576 | 64.7% | |
| 1970 | 18,077 | 88.8% | |
| 1980 | 31,615 | 74.9% | |
| 1990 | 50,889 | 61.0% | |
| 2000 | 65,894 | 29.5% | |
| 2010 | 70,576 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 81,026 | 14.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 78,683 | [3] | −2.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[2] | |||
As of thecensus of 2010, there were 70,576 people, 28,663 households, and 19,230 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 2,159.6 inhabitants per square mile (833.8/km2). There were 29,982 housing units at an average density of 917.4 per square mile (354.2/km2). The city's racial makeup was 84.2%White, 5.2%African American, 0.3%Native American, 6.9%Asian, 1.0% fromother races, and 2.3% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 28,663 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% weremarried couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 65,894 people, 24,820 households, and 17,647 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 2,002.0 persons per square mile (773.1/km2). There were 25,258 housing units at an average density of 767.4 per square mile (296.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.36%White, 2.71%African American, 0.33%Native American, 3.79%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.50% fromother races, and 1.31% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.64% of the population. 27.0% were ofGerman, 13.1%Norwegian, 7.8%Irish and 7.5%Swedish ancestry.
There were 24,820 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% weremarried couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $77,008, and the median income for a family was $90,134. Males had a median income of $59,751 versus $38,111 for females. The city'sper capita income was $36,309. About 1.5% of families and 2.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
Plymouth operates under acouncil-manager form of government that comprises amayor and six council members.[11]
Plymouth is in twoMinnesota Senate districts, represented bystate senatorsAnn Johnson Stewart andRon Latz. Plymouth'sstate representatives areRyan Winkler,Ginny Klevorn, andPatty Acomb. Plymouth is inMinnesota's 3rd congressional district, represented byKelly Morrison.
| Plymouth Election results from statewide races | ||
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| Year | Office | Results |
| 2020 | President | Biden 61.95 – 35.88% |
| U.S. Senator | Smith 56.63 – 37.94% | |
| U.S. Representative | Phillips 57.97 – 41.98% | |
| 2018 | Governor | Walz 56.47 – 40.92% |
| U.S. Senator | Klobuchar 65.00 – 32.86% | |
| U.S. Senator | Smith 56.31 – 40.53% | |
| U.S. Representative | Phillips 57.77 – 42.06% | |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 53.32 – 37.74% |
| U.S. Representative | Paulsen 53.85 – 45.89% | |
| 2014 | Governor | Johnson 49.59 – 47.08% |
| U.S. Senator | Franken 49.59 – 48.04% | |
| U.S. Representative | Paulsen 61.68 – 38.22% | |
| 2012 | President | Obama 50.07 – 48.13% |
| U.S. Senator | Klobuchar 63.33 – 34.05% | |
| U.S. Representative | Paulsen 57.92 – 41.97% | |
| Amendment 1 | No 59.40 – 40.60% | |
| 2010 | Governor | Emmer 48.25 – 37.19 – 14.05% |
| U.S. Representative | Paulsen 60.00 – 35.90% | |
| 2008 | President | Obama 52.10 – 46.44% |
| U.S. Senator | Coleman 48.53 – 37.11 – 13.73% | |
| U.S. Representative | Paulsen 49.92 – 40.15 – 9.83% | |
| 2006 | Governor | Pawlenty 54.99 – 38.16 – 6.19% |
| U.S. Senator | Klobuchar 55.17 – 41.83% | |
| U.S. Representative | Ramstad 68.94 – 30.96% | |
| 2004 | President | Bush 51.90 – 47.17% |
| U.S. Representative | Ramstad 67.61 – 32.32% | |
| 2002 | Governor | Pawlenty 52.71 – 30.84% – 14.59% |
| U.S. Senator | Coleman 59.10 – 38.96% | |
| U.S. Representative | Ramstad 76.78 – 23.15% | |
| 2000 | President | Bush 51.60 – 44.27% |
| U.S. Senator | Grams 48.59 – 43.48 –6.67% | |
| U.S. Representative | Ramstad 72.23 – 25.78% | |
Five school districts serve Plymouth:Wayzata Public Schools (ISD 284),Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281),Osseo School District (279),West Metro Education Program (ISD 6069) andHopkins School District (ISD 270). Most of the city, particularly the western, northwestern, and southern areas, is served by Wayzata Public Schools. Robbinsdale Area Schools serves the east-central area. The Osseo District includes the northeast area and Hopkins includes the southeast corner. Some students attend public schools in other school districts their families choose under Minnesota'sopen enrollment statute.[12]
List ofWayzata Public Schools located in Plymouth:
Wayzata High School, operated by theWayzata School District, has approximately 3,500 students in grades 9 to 12, making it Minnesota's largest secondary school by enrollment. The school is part of theLake Conference. In 2008, Newsweek ranked the school 940th on its "List of the 1300 Top High Schools in America."
List ofRobbinsdale School District schools:
List of West Metro Education Program (WMEP) District 6069 schools:
The corporate headquarters for OneBeacon,Select Comfort,Christopher & Banks, and Tonka Water are located in Plymouth.
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Zayo Group | 3,500 |
| 2 | I.S.D. No. 284 (Wayzata) | 2,529 |
| 3 | Medtronic | 1,168 |
| 4 | City of Plymouth | 830 |
| 5 | US Foods | 700 |
| 6 | Meritain Health | 600 |
| 7 | Life Time Fitness | 325 |
| 8 | Target | 301 |
| 9 | TURCK Inc. | 300 |
| Polaris | 300 |
Source: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report[13]
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