Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
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Mille Lacs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 22,330. Its county seat is Milaca6. A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in the county.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,766 km² (682 mi²). 1,488 km² (574 mi²) of it is land and 278 km² (107 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 15.74% water.
Adjacent counties
- Aitkin County (north)
- Kanabec County (northeast)
- Isanti County (southeast)
- Sherburne County (south)
- Benton County (southwset)
- Morrison County (west)
- Crow Wing County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 22,330 people, 8,638 households, and 6,003 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (39/mi²). There were 10,467 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.55% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 4.68% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,638 households out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,977, and the median income for a family was $44,054. Males had a median income of $32,348 versus $22,036 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,656. 9.60% of the population and 6.70% of families were below the poverty line. 10.90% of those under the age of 18 and 11.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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† a small part of Princeton extends into Sherburne County.
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