Hubbard County, Minnesota

Hubbard County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,344, and was estimated to be 22,050 in 2024, Its county seat is Park Rapids.

Part of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.

History

The county was created on February 26, 1883, with territory partitioned from Cass County. It was named for Lucius Frederick Hubbard, a prominent Territory editor, Civil War participant, and businessman who was governor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1887. The county's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.

The new county's courthouse was destroyed by fire around 1890, but the public records were salvaged.

Geography

The county's terrain is hilly, largely wooded, and dotted with lakes and ponds.''Hubbard County MN'' Google Maps (accessed March 12, 2019)
/ref> It generally slopes to the east, with the northern part sloping to the north and the southern part sloping to the south. Its highest point is near the lower middle of its western border, at ASL.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (7.35%) is water. It is the 24th largest county in Minnesota by total area.

There may be such a high point on the border but the accepted high point for this county is the Thorpe Lookout at 1844 feet which is why the forest service maintains a tower there the US Geodetic Survey agrees.47.0962°N, -94.8539° W

Major highways

* U.S. Highway 2
* U.S. Highway 71
* Minnesota State Highway 34
* Minnesota State Highway 64
* Minnesota State Highway 87
* Minnesota State Highway 113
* Minnesota State Highway 200
* Minnesota State Highway 226

Adjacent counties

* Beltrami County - north
* Cass County - east
* Wadena County - south
* Becker County - southwest
* Clearwater County - northwest

Protected areas

Source:

* Badoura Jack Pine Woodland Scientific and Natural Area
* Huntersville State Forest (part)
* Itasca State Park (part)
* Mississippi Headwaters (part)
* Paul Bunyan State Forest (part)

Demographics

As of the third quarter of 2024, the median home value in Hubbard County was $274,700.

As of the 2023 American Community Survey, there are 8,885 estimated households in Hubbard County with an average of 2.41 persons per household. The county has a median household income of $70,622. Approximately 10.7% of the county's population lives at or below the poverty line. Hubbard County has an estimated 57.0% employment rate, with 30.5% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 94.6% holding a high school diploma.

The top five reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (97.0%), Spanish (1.1%), Indo-European (1.0%), Asian and Pacific Islander (0.3%), and Other (0.6%).

The median age in the county was 48.3 years.

Hubbard County, Minnesota – racial and ethnic composition

2023 estimate

As of the 2023 estimate, there were 22,132 people and 8,885 households residing in the county. There were 14,792 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 93.5% White ''(91.6% NH White)'', 0.6% African American, 2.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, _% from some other races and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.8% of the population.

In the 2023 estimate, Hubbard County is the 39th wealthiest county in Minnesota. $57,515 for per capita income.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 21,344 people, 8,885 households, and 5,938 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 14,705 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 90.26% White, 0.44% African American, 2.72% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from some other races and 5.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.29% of the population.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 20,428 people, 8,659 households, and _ families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 14,618 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 94.53% White, 0.23% African American, 2.73% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from some other races and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.60% of the population.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families in the county. The population density was . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.31% White, 0.17% African American, 2.13% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from some other races and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.67% of the population.

In terms of ancestry, 35.0% were of German, 20.5% Norwegian, 6.0% English and 5.8% Swedish ancestry.

There were 7,435 households, out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.

The county population contained 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,321, and the median income for a family was $41,177. Males had a median income of $30,030 versus $21,616 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,115. 9.70% of the population and 7.50% of families were below the poverty line. 12.50% of those under the age of 18 and 9.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Communities

Cities

* Akeley
* Laporte
* Nevis
* Park Rapids

Census-designated places

* Hubbard
* Lake George

Unincorporated communities

Source:

* Badoura
* Becida
* Benedict
* Chamberlain
* Dorset
* Emmaville
* Kabekona
* Nary

Townships

* Akeley Township
* Arago Township
* Badoura Township
* Clay Township
* Clover Township
* Crow Wing Lake Township
* Farden Township
* Fern Township
* Guthrie Township
* Hart Lake Township
* Helga Township
* Hendrickson Township
* Henrietta Township
* Hubbard Township
* Lake Alice Township
* Lake Emma Township
* Lake George Township
* Lake Hattie Township
* Lakeport Township
* Mantrap Township
* Nevis Township
* Rockwood Township
* Schoolcraft Township
* Steamboat River Township
* Straight River Township
* Thorpe Township
* Todd Township
* White Oak Township

Government and politics

Hubbard County voters have leaned toward the Republican Party for several decades. As of 2020, the county has selected the Republican candidate in 78% of presidential elections since 1980.

See also

* National Register of Historic Places listings in Hubbard County, Minnesota

References

External links

Hubbard County – government website

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Minnesota counties
1883 establishments in Minnesota
Populated places established in 1883
Minnesota counties on the Mississippi River