Maplewood, Minnesota | |
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 Wakefield Lake in Maplewood | |
 Location of the city of Maplewood within Ramsey County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates:45°00′30″N93°01′30″W / 45.00833°N 93.02500°W /45.00833; -93.02500 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marylee Abrams |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.05 sq mi (46.74 km2) |
| • Land | 17.04 sq mi (44.14 km2) |
| • Water | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 42,088 |
• Estimate (2022)[4] | 40,000 |
| • Density | 2,469.6/sq mi (953.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 55106, 55109, 55117, 55119 |
| Area code | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-40382 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395846[2] |
| Website | maplewoodmn.gov |
Maplewood is a city inRamsey County,Minnesota, United States. The population was 42,088 at the2020 census.[3] Maplewood is ten minutes' drive from downtownSaint Paul. It stretches along the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.
Maplewood is home to the corporate headquarters and main campus of3M Corporation. The city is also home to theMaplewood Mall andSt. John's Hospital.
Before European Settlement in the 1840s, multiple indigenous peoples inhabited the area around Maplewood. The area was inhabited during theWoodland period, withDakota tribes settling in the area in the 18th century.[5]
The Maplewood area began being settled by Europeans in the 1850s. Astagecoach line operated from Saint Paul to Duluth from 1856 to 1870, stopping in the area.This ceased operation with the linkage of the construction of theLake Superior and Mississippi Railroad in 1870.[6]
In 1858, upon Minnesota's statehood, the area was organized under the McLean and New Canada Townships.[7] The area town site of Gladstone was platted in 1887, but after a boom in the 1890s, quickly declined. During this period, Saint Paul began to annex land in the area, the primary reason for the city's 'L' shape.[8]
In 1955, the 3M corporation completed the first buildings of its central research laboratory in the area. Rumors of annexation by Saint Paul lead to the area incorporating in 1957, by a vote of 5 to 1. This also allowed 3M to operate on the village tax base, rather than the one of St. Paul.[6] Maplewood had a population of 14,200 when it was incorporated.
From the 1950s onwards, Maplewood transitioned from rural farmsteads to suburban neighborhoods. The 125 acreMaplewood mall opened in 1974,[9] and St John's Maplewood Hospital in 1985.[10]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 17.99 square miles (46.59 km2), of which 16.98 square miles (43.98 km2) is land and 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) is water.[11]
U.S. Highway 61, Minnesota Highway36, and Interstate Highways35E,94,694, and494 are six of the main routes in the city.
The city has a unique shape, extending 5.9 miles east to west and 10 miles north to south, with a 7.5-mile-long, nearly one-mile-wide southern leg. The origin of the Maplewood name is unclear, when organized the area was largely prairie and oak savanna. "There are no maple trees in Maplewood" according to the director of the local historical society.[12]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18,519 | — | |
| 1970 | 25,186 | 36.0% | |
| 1980 | 26,990 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 30,954 | 14.7% | |
| 2000 | 34,947 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 38,018 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 42,088 | 10.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 40,000 | [4] | −5.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] 2020 Census[3] | |||
As of thecensus of 2010, there were 38,018 people, 14,882 households, and 9,620 families living in the city. The population density was 2,239.0 inhabitants per square mile (864.5/km2). There were 15,561 housing units at an average density of 916.4 per square mile (353.8/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 75.5% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 10.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2%.
Of the 14,882 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.1% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age was 39.3 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 34,947 people, 13,758 households, and 9,190 families living in the city. The population density was 2,017.5 inhabitants per square mile (779.0/km2). There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 808.5 per square mile (312.2/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 72.6% White, 8.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 10.4% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
Of the 13,758 households 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.0% of households were one person and 11.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.
The age distribution was 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median household income was $51,596 and the median family income was $63,049. Males had a median income of $43,033 versus $30,557 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,387. About 3.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
The current city council includes the following five members:[14]
| Office | Member | First elected/appointed | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Marylee Abrams | 2014 | At Large |
| Council member | Kathleen Juenemann | 2001 | At Large |
| Council member | Chonburi Lee | 2023 | At Large |
| Council member | Rebecca Cave | 2020 | At Large |
| Council member | Nikki Villavicencio | 2020 | At Large |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2000 | 7,286 | 40.14% | 9,716 | 53.53% | 1,148 | 6.33% |
| 2004 | 8,639 | 41.90% | 11,743 | 56.96% | 235 | 1.14% |
| 2008 | 8,046 | 38.46% | 12,458 | 59.54% | 419 | 2.00% |
| 2012 | 8,178 | 38.25% | 12,750 | 59.64% | 451 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 7,370 | 35.28% | 11,751 | 56.26% | 1,767 | 8.46% |
| 2020 | 7,797 | 34.53% | 14,261 | 63.16% | 520 | 2.30% |
| 2024 | 6,756 | 36.08% | 11,515 | 61.49% | 456 | 2.43% |
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[16] the largest employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3M | 12,000 |
| 2 | Independent School District 622 | 1,829 |
| 3 | St. John's Hospital | 973 |
| 4 | Target | 550 |
| 5 | First Student Charter | 400 |
| 6 | Cub Foods (two locations) | 350 |
| 7 | Canvas Health | 300 |
| 8 | Ramsey County Nursing Home | 240 |
| 9 | Costco | 200 |
| 10 | City of Maplewood | 186 |
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