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Hubbard County, Minnesota

Coordinates: 47°05′44″N 94°54′48″W / 47.095551°N 94.91329°W / 47.095551; -94.91329
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Hubbard County
County
The historic Hubbard County Courthouse in Park Rapids
The historic Hubbard County Courthouse in Park Rapids
Map of Minnesota highlighting Hubbard County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°05′44″N 94°54′48″W / 47.095551°N 94.91329°W / 47.095551; -94.91329
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedFebruary 26, 1883
Named afterLucius Frederick Hubbard
SeatPark Rapids
Largest cityPark Rapids
Area
 • Total
999.500 sq mi (2,588.69 km2)
 • Land926.021 sq mi (2,398.38 km2)
 • Water73.479 sq mi (190.31 km2)  7.35%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
21,344
 • Estimate 
(2024)
22,050 Increase
 • Density23.812/sq mi (9.194/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code218
Congressional districts7th, 8th
Websiteco.hubbard.mn.us

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,[1] and was estimated to be 22,050 in 2024,[2] Its county seat is Park Rapids.[3]

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

History

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The county was created on February 26, 1883,[4] 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.[5][6] 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

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The county's terrain is hilly, largely wooded, and dotted with lakes and ponds.[7] 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 1,549 ft (472 m) ASL.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 999.500 square miles (2,588.69 km2), of which 926.021 square miles (2,398.38 km2) is land and 73.479 square miles (190.31 km2) (7.35%) is water.[9] 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

Soils of Hubbard County[10]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected areas

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Source:[7]

  • 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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,412—
19006,578365.9%
19109,83149.5%
192010,1363.1%
19309,596−5.3%
194011,08515.5%
195011,0850.0%
19609,962−10.1%
197010,5836.2%
198014,09833.2%
199014,9396.0%
200018,37623.0%
201020,42811.2%
202021,3444.5%
2024 (est.)22,050[11]3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790–1960[13] 1900–1990[14]
1990–2000[15] 2010–2020[2]

As of the third quarter of 2024, the median home value in Hubbard County was $274,700.[16]

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.[2]

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
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic) Pop. 1980[17] Pop. 1990[18] Pop. 2000[19] Pop. 2010[20] Pop. 2020[21]
White alone (NH) 13,743
(97.48%)		 14,609
(97.79%)		 17,625
(95.91%)		 19,122
(93.61%)		 19,139
(89.67%)
Black or African American alone (NH) 8
(0.06%)		 4
(0.03%)		 32
(0.17%)		 47
(0.23%)		 82
(0.38%)
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 248
(1.76%)		 276
(1.85%)		 381
(2.07%)		 525
(2.57%)		 560
(2.62%)
Asian alone (NH) 51
(0.36%)		 13
(0.09%)		 47
(0.26%)		 49
(0.24%)		 66
(0.31%)
Pacific Islander alone (NH) — — 1
(0.01%)		 1
(0.00%)		 12
(0.06%)
Other race alone (NH) 5
(0.04%)		 0
(0.00%)		 8
(0.04%)		 15
(0.07%)		 56
(0.26%)
Mixed race or multiracial (NH) — — 158
(0.86%)		 342
(1.67%)		 940
(4.40%)
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 43
(0.31%)		 37
(0.25%)		 124
(0.67%)		 327
(1.60%)		 489
(2.29%)
Total 14,098
(100.00%)		 14,939
(100.00%)		 18,376
(100.00%)		 20,428
(100.00%)		 21,344
(100.00%)

2023 estimate

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2022 US Census population pyramid for Hubbard County, from ACS 5-year estimates

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.[22]

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

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 21,344 people, 8,885 households, and 5,938 families residing in the county.[23] The population density was 23.0 inhabitants per square mile (8.9/km2). There were 14,705 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km2). 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.[24]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 20,428 people, 8,659 households, and _ families residing in the county. The population density was 22.1 inhabitants per square mile (8.5/km2). There were 14,618 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km2). 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

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As of the 2000 census, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families in the county. The population density was 19.9 inhabitants per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km2). 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

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Cities

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July 4th Park Rapids Parade

Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Source:[7]

Townships

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Government and politics

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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.

United States presidential election results for Hubbard County, Minnesota[25]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 8,809 64.69% 4,536 33.31% 272 2.00%
2020 8,202 63.26% 4,462 34.42% 301 2.32%
2016 7,261 63.11% 3,423 29.75% 821 7.14%
2012 6,622 57.48% 4,676 40.59% 222 1.93%
2008 6,558 56.35% 4,872 41.86% 208 1.79%
2004 6,444 56.83% 4,741 41.81% 155 1.37%
2000 5,307 55.21% 3,632 37.78% 674 7.01%
1996 3,593 41.25% 3,802 43.65% 1,316 15.11%
1992 3,227 37.57% 3,362 39.14% 2,000 23.29%
1988 4,365 56.42% 3,306 42.74% 65 0.84%
1984 4,621 61.76% 2,806 37.50% 55 0.74%
1980 4,172 55.53% 2,840 37.80% 501 6.67%
1976 2,985 46.00% 3,196 49.25% 308 4.75%
1972 3,294 59.31% 2,136 38.46% 124 2.23%
1968 2,720 54.95% 1,920 38.79% 310 6.26%
1964 2,283 47.14% 2,553 52.72% 7 0.14%
1960 2,749 57.43% 2,029 42.39% 9 0.19%
1956 2,453 62.69% 1,454 37.16% 6 0.15%
1952 3,099 68.97% 1,360 30.27% 34 0.76%
1948 2,071 48.83% 2,044 48.20% 126 2.97%
1944 2,114 56.52% 1,613 43.13% 13 0.35%
1940 2,544 54.00% 2,141 45.45% 26 0.55%
1936 1,618 39.83% 2,312 56.92% 132 3.25%
1932 1,349 35.96% 2,230 59.45% 172 4.59%
1928 2,291 65.76% 1,120 32.15% 73 2.10%
1924 1,884 57.81% 191 5.86% 1,184 36.33%
1920 2,238 73.84% 453 14.95% 340 11.22%
1916 685 40.39% 799 47.11% 212 12.50%
1912 359 21.20% 450 26.58% 884 52.22%
1908 1,288 69.10% 401 21.51% 175 9.39%
1904 1,392 79.95% 232 13.33% 117 6.72%
1900 1,009 66.12% 464 30.41% 53 3.47%
1896 364 49.73% 344 46.99% 24 3.28%
1892 164 35.65% 129 28.04% 167 36.30%
County Board of Commissioners[26]
Position Name District
Commissioner David De La Hunt District 1
Commissioner Charlene Christenson District 2
Commissioner Tom Krueger District 3
Commissioner Vacant District 4
Commissioner Ted Van Kempen District 5
State Legislature (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
Senate Paul Utke[27] Republican District 2
House of Representatives Matt Grossell[28] Republican District 2A
House of Representatives Steve Green[29] Republican District 2B
U.S Congress (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
House of Representatives Pete Stauber[30] Republican 8th
Senate Amy Klobuchar[31] Democrat N/A
Senate Tina Smith[32] Democrat N/A

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Hubbard County, Minnesota". www.census.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Minnesota: Individual County Chronologies". publications.newberry.org. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names, p. 242 (1920). Accessed March 12, 2019
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 162.
  7. ^ a b c Hubbard County MN Google Maps (accessed March 12, 2019)
  8. ^ ""Find an Altitude/Hubbard County MN" Google Maps (accessed March 12, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  9. ^ "2024 County Gazetteer Files – Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota: Self. pp. 53-56. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2.
  11. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  12. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  13. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. 2007. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  14. ^ Forstall, Richard L. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  15. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  16. ^ "County Median Home Price". National Association of Realtors. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  17. ^ "Hubbard County, Minnesota — Population by Race". CensusScope. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  18. ^ "1990 Census of Population: General Population Characteristics Minnesota" (PDF). www.census.gov. October 6, 2022. p. 21. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  19. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Hubbard County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hubbard County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hubbard County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  22. ^ "County Population by Characteristics: 2020-2023". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  23. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  24. ^ "How many people live in Hubbard County, Minnesota". USA Today. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  25. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  26. ^ "Board of Commissioners". www.co.hubbard.mn.us. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  27. ^ "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  28. ^ "Rep. Matt Grossell (02A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  29. ^ "Rep. Steve Green (02B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  30. ^ "Representative Pete Stauber". Representative Pete Stauber. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  31. ^ "U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar". www.klobuchar.senate.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  32. ^ "Home". Senator Tina Smith. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
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