Falcon Heights, Minnesota
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Falcon Heights is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,572.
It houses the "Saint Paul" campus of the University of Minnesota system, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as well as the Gibbs Farm Museum. A small portion of the film Jingle All the Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed at Falcon Heights Elementary.
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Geography
Image:MNMap-doton-Falcon Heights.png According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,572 people, 2,103 households, and 1,434 families residing in the city. The population density was 960.4/km² (2,487.9/mi²). There were 2,136 housing units at an average density of 368.2/km² (953.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.66% White, 3.36% African American, 0.43% Native American, 14.95% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. 3.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,103 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 17.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,382, and the median income for a family was $59,415. Males had a median income of $43,693 versus $34,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,370. 9.6% of the population and 8.8% of families were below the poverty line. 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
Falcon Heights is served by the Roseville Area School District (ISD 623).
Trivia
On September 2, 1901 then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt first uttered, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," while on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, in Falcon Heights. Roosevelt became president just days later, upon the assassination of William McKinley.
The handled paper shopping bag was invented by a man living in Falcon Heights.
Northwest Airlines was started at the corner of Snelling Avenue and Larpenteur Avenues in Falcon Heights at Curtiss Field Airport. That corner was most recently redeveloped into a housing development.
The Gentle Leader device for controlling dogs was invented by a man living in Falcon Heights.
Falcon Heights is the 70th best educated city in the United States.