Apple Valley, Minnesota

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Apple Valley
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Apple Valley during the autumn of 2006
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Motto(s): 
"Plant, Grow, Prosper" [1]
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within Dakota County, Minnesota
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Coordinates: 44°44′44″N93°13′12″W / 44.74556°N 93.22000°W / 44.74556; -93.22000
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Dakota
Incorporated1969
Government
 •  Mayor Clint Hooppaw
Area
[2]
 •  City 17.55 sq mi (45.45 km2)
 • Land16.87 sq mi (43.69 km2)
 • Water0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
Elevation
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974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 •  City 56,374
 • Estimate 
(2022) [5]
55,416
 • RankUS: 724th MN: 17th
 • Density3,341.47/sq mi (1,290.18/km2)
 •  Metro
3,693,729 (US: 16th)
 •  Demonym
Valleyian
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55124
Area code 952
FIPS code 27-01900
GNIS feature ID2393967 [3]
Website ci.apple-valley.mn.us

Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. The population was 56,374 at the 2020 census, [4] making it the 17th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2014, Money.com named Apple Valley the 17th best place to live in the United States, up from 20th in 2010, 24th in 2008 and 28th in 2007. And it also the host for Scott Highlands Middle School a national blue ribbon school placed in the city of Apple Valley, Minnesota. [6]

Contents

History

The area that became Apple Valley was first established in 1859 as Lebanon Township, and remained a farming community for nearly a century. In the mid-1950s, residential developments started replacing farmland. [7] Orrin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city's early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was 0.5 miles (1 km) from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city's first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because "...when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community." [8] [9] [ failed verification ]

Voters in the township voted to incorporate in the 1968 general election. They also selected the name Apple Valley over the name Lebanon Valley by a vote of 1376 to 757. [10]

Geography

Apple Valley municipal building AppleValleyCityHall.jpg
Apple Valley municipal building

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57 square miles (45.51 km2), of which 16.86 square miles (43.67 km2) is land and 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2) is water. [11] The city's geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by one hundred feet (thirty metres) or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are in a shallow valley.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 160—
1870 21635.0%
1880 25216.7%
1890 242−4.0%
1900 28618.2%
1910 2922.1%
1920 36123.6%
1930 3805.3%
1940 364−4.2%
1950 3773.6%
1960 58555.2%
1970 8,5021,353.3%
1980 21,818156.6%
1990 34,59858.6%
2000 45,52731.6%
2010 49,0847.8%
2020 56,37414.9%
2022 (est.)55,416 [5] −1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [12]
2020 Census [4]

Apple Valley is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by Angie Craig, a Democrat. Apple Valley is represented in the Minnesota Legislature by State Senator Greg Clausen (Democrat, District 57), Representative Robert Bierman (Democrat, District 57A), and Representative John Huot (Democrat, District 57B).

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 49,084 people, 18,875 households, and 13,382 families living in the city. The population density was 2,911.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,124.1/km2). There were 19,600 housing units at an average density of 1,162.5 per square mile (448.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 5.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 5.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 18,875 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 45,527 people, 16,344 households, and 12,405 families living in the city. The population density was 2,625.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,013.7/km2). There were 16,536 housing units at an average density of 953.6 per square mile (368.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.81% White, 1.91% African American, 0.29% Native American, 3.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 16,344 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. For several years, the city's population was among the fastest growing in Minnesota, but it has virtually exhausted the amount of additional buildable land within city limits, and so its growth has slowed considerably since 1990.

The median income for a household in the city was $69,752, and the median income for a family was $79,335 (these figures had risen to $76,789 and $86,874 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $50,636 versus $33,315 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,477. About 1.1% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [13] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [14] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [15] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [16] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [17] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [18] 1996 Precinct Results [19] 1992 Precinct Results [20] 1988 Precinct Results [21] 1984 Precinct Results [22] 1980 Precinct Results [23] 1976 Precinct Results [24] 1968 Precinct Results [25] 1964 Precinct Results [26] 1960 Precinct Results [27]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 37.8% 12,77259.7%20,1782.5% 824
2016 40.2% 11,92450.6%15,0199.2% 2,718
2012 46.6% 13,79851.4%15,2332.0% 593
2008 46.4% 13,56051.9%15,1591.7% 491
2004 51.8%14,99447.2% 13,6691.0% 275
2000 49.7%12,38744.7% 11,1555.6% 1,389
1996 40.8% 8,25548.4%9,80510.8% 2,182
1992 37.1%7,48836.5% 7,36026.4% 5,344
1988 57.4%8,87542.6% 6,5800.0% 0
1984 62.0%7,55038.0% 4,6220.0% 0
1980 49.9%5,10438.0% 3,89012.1% 1,245
1976 52.9%3,91344.9% 3,3212.2% 157

Economy

Top employers

According to Apple Valley's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, [28] the top employers in the city are:

#Employer# of Employees
1 Independent School District 196 1,414
2 Target Corporation 520
3 Uponor 400
4 Dakota County 384
5 Walmart 350
6 Augustana Care 265
7 Menards 250
8 Wings Financial Federal Credit Union 225
9 Minnesota Zoo 220
10 Apple Valley Medical Clinic 200

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events

Apple Valley hosts an annual July 4 festival called "Apple Valley Freedom Days" [29] Festivities include one of the area's largest parades that features local marching bands, service organizations, and many local businesses. There is also a carnival and a fireworks display during the event.

In February, the city hosts the Apple Valley Winter Carnival. Events include ice skating, a medallion hunt, contests and children events.

The Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley is home to the Minnesota Zoo, a nationally recognized zoological garden that houses hundreds of animals from several distinct climatological zones. Collections include an indoor Tropics Trail featuring animals from the worlds rain forests and tropical habitats, the Minnesota Trail with native animals from Minnesota including black bears, wolves, wolverines and beaver pond. The Northern Trail features large animals from the worlds cold climates. Highlights of this trail are [30] Asian wild horses, Takins from China and animals from remote east coast including brown bears, amur leopards, and wild boars. The zoo also features an aquarium, an exhibit of penguins from South Africa and the popular Japanese snow monkeys, [31]

Education

There are six elementary, three middle and three high schools in the city, all operated by Independent School District 196. In addition to the two comprehensive high schools, Apple Valley is home to a magnet school open to 11th and 12th graders, the School of Environmental Studies. In fall 2007, Independent School District 196 opened three elementary-level magnet schools: Cedar Park Elementary, which will become a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) magnet; Diamond Path Elementary, which will have an International Studies theme, and Glacier Hills Elementary, with an Arts and Science theme. [32] In 2017, Independent School District 196 opened a new Elementary school in neighboring Lakeville, Minnesota. [33] Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. [34]

Infrastructure

Transportation

Interstate Highway 35E, Cedar Avenue, and County Road 42 are three of the main routes in Apple Valley. Highway 77 briefly enters the northern part of Apple Valley and becomes County Road 23 / Cedar Avenue.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority operates many weekday commuter buses to and from Downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The recently built Red Line operates as a dedicated bus line with service to and from the Mall of America.

Notable people

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