Crystal, Minnesota

Crystal
City
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Location of the city of Crystal within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°2′14″N93°21′34″W / 45.03722°N 93.35944°W / 45.03722; -93.35944
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
Founded	1866
Incorporated	January 11, 1887
Government
•  Mayor	Jim Adams
Area [1]
• Total	5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2)
• Land	5.79 sq mi (14.99 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	23,330
• Estimate  (2022) [3]	22,265
• Density	4,031.45/sq mi (1,556.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	55422, 55427, 55428, 55429
Area code	763
FIPS code	27-14158 [4]
GNIS feature ID	0642518 [5]
Website	crystalmn.gov

Crystal is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States that is about 5 miles from Downtown Minneapolis. The population was 23,330 at the 2020 census. ^[2] Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 are two of the main routes in the city.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.88 square miles (15.23 km²), of which 5.78 square miles (14.97 km²) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) is water. ^[6]

City routes include Douglas Drive North, 36th Avenue North, 42nd Avenue North, and Bass Lake Road.

Crystal Airport, a small general aviation field, is located within the city limits.

The city is bordered on the north by the city of Brooklyn Park, on the northeast by Brooklyn Center, on the east by Robbinsdale, on the south by Golden Valley, and on the west by New Hope.

The City of Crystal allocates over 240 acres for parks and open spaces. It oversees 26 parks along with numerous amenities such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds, trails, and activity areas. Additionally, the Crystal Community Center includes an outdoor aquatic center, a skate park, and a little league baseball complex.

Crystal has been awarded the "Minnesota Star City" designation for economic development.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	417		—
1870	718		72.2%
1880	1,019		41.9%
1890	48		−95.3%
1900	750		1,462.5%
1910	966		28.8%
1920	814		−15.7%
1930	1,865		129.1%
1940	2,373		27.2%
1950	5,713		140.8%
1960	24,283		325.0%
1970	30,925		27.4%
1980	25,543		−17.4%
1990	23,788		−6.9%
2000	22,698		−4.6%
2010	22,151		−2.4%
2020	23,330		5.3%
2022 (est.)	22,265	[3]	−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2020 Census [2]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 22,151 people, 9,183 households, and 5,640 families living in the city. The population density was 3,832.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,479.7/km²). There were 9,634 housing units at an average density of 1,666.8 per square mile (643.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% White, 10.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 9,183 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 22,698 people, 9,389 households, and 6,102 families living in the city. The population density was 3,929.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,517.1/km²). There were 9,481 housing units at an average density of 1,641.3 per square mile (633.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.34% White, 4.20% African American, 0.59% Native American, 3.44% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.

There were 9,389 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,736, and the median income for a family was $54,738. Males had a median income of $39,494 versus $29,673 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,163. About 2.5% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The City of Crystal has a council–manager form of government. Under this plan, the elected members of the council set the policies for the operation of the city. The council hires a city manager, who is responsible for the administration of all city business. The city council members are elected on a nonpartisan basis. ^[8]

The city council consists of seven members, which include a mayor and six council members. The current mayor is Jim Adams, whose term expires at the end of 2024. ^[9] Current council members are John Budziszewski, David Cummings, Forest Eidbo, Traci Kamish, Therese Kiser, Taji Onesirosan. ^[10]

Crystal is located in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, represented by Ilhan Omar, a Democrat.

Presidential election results 1960–2020

Precinct General Election Results ^[11]

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	31.9% 4,274	65.1%8,730	3.0% 408
2016	32.7% 3,996	56.8%6,945	10.5% 1,279
2012	37.0% 4,739	60.0%7,682	3.0% 374
2008	39.1% 5,006	58.4%7,478	2.5% 322
2004	41.9% 5,456	56.7%7,384	1.4% 194
2000	38.3% 4,059	54.4%5,762	7.3% 767
1996	30.4% 3,480	58.1%6,665	11.5% 1,323
1992	39.4% 3,972	47.4%6,390	23.2% 3,136
1988	43.3% 5,620	56.7%7,373	0.0% 0
1984	48.0% 6,295	52.0%6,824	0.0% 0
1980	36.5% 4,738	53.0%6,894	10.5% 1,369
1976	40.2% 5,427	58.1%7,831	1.7% 230
1972	51.7%6,635	46.2% 5,932	2.1% 267
1968	35.7% 4,192	59.9%7,033	4.4% 510
1964	33.5% 3,655	66.2%7,213	0.3% 32
1960	45.0% 4,345	54.8%5,289	0.2% 23

Education

Crystal is serviced by the Robbinsdale School District. And Osseo Area Schools ISD 279

Notable people

• Tom Dooher – former president of Education Minnesota, was born in Crystal.
• Todd Richards – former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.
• Travis Richards - former NHL player.
• Jeff Schuh – former NFL player, was born in Crystal.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 24, 2023.
3. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved November 2, 2014.
8. Charter, City. "City Charter" (PDF). City of Crystal. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
9. "Welcome to the City of Crystal, MN -- Mayor". www.crystalmn.gov. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
10. "City Council". Crystal City Council. City of Crystal. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
11. "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.

External links

• City of Crystal -– Official Website

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