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Orono (/ˈɒrənoʊ/ ORR-noh) is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States west of Minneapolis. Located on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono is known for its rural character and abundant wildlife.

Orono
City
Motto:  "The Lakeshore City"[1]
Location of Orono within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°58′16″N 93°36′14″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
Founded	1889
Incorporated	1955
Government
• Mayor	Dennis Walsh[2]
Area [3]
• Total	23.98 sq mi (62.12 km2)
• Land	15.92 sq mi (41.22 km2)
• Water	8.07 sq mi (20.90 km2)
Elevation	935 ft (296 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,315
• Density	522.40/sq mi (201.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	55300, 55391, 55399, 55356
Area code	952
FIPS code	27-48580[4]
GNIS feature ID	0648996[5]
Website	www.ci.orono.mn.us

The population was 7,437 at the 2010 census.[6] Orono is in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

History

Orono was originally part of Excelsior Township. In 1868, it became part of Medina Township. Residents received permission from Hennepin County to form the independent town of Orono in 1889.[7] It was incorporated as a city in 1955.

Orono is named after Orono, Maine, the hometown of early resident George A. Brackett.[8][9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.15 square miles (65.14 km²), of which 15.98 square miles (41.39 km²) is land and 9.17 square miles (23.75 km²) is water.[10] U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	872		—
1900	1,086		24.5%
1910	1,311		20.7%
1920	1,159		−11.6%
1930	1,795		54.9%
1940	2,780		54.9%
1950	4,863		74.9%
1960	5,643		16.0%
1970	6,787		20.3%
1980	6,845		0.9%
1990	7,285		6.4%
2000	7,538		3.5%
2010	7,437		−1.3%
2020	8,315		11.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 7,437 people, 2,826 households, and 2,155 families living in the city. The population density was 465.4 inhabitants per square mile (179.7/km²). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 200.8 per square mile (77.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,826 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.02. As of the 2013 American Community Survey, the Orono median household and family incomes are $100,362 and $117,024, respectively. Less than 2.5% of all families are living at or below the poverty level.[12]

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,538 people, 2,766 households, and 2,196 families living in the city. The population density was 468.9 people per square mile (181.0/km²). There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of 181.0 per square mile (69.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White, 0.27% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 2,766 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,314, and the median income for a family was $101,114. Males had a median income of $61,913 versus $34,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $65,825. About 0.5% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Notable people

• George A. Brackett - Early Minnesota businessman and politician
• Kevin Garnett - National Basketball Association player[14]
• Bruce Dayton - Retail executive and philanthropist, former chairman and CEO of the Dayton Hudson Corporation (now the Target Corporation), founder of B. Dalton bookstores[15]
• Irwin L. Jacobs - Corporate raider and entrepreneur[16]
• Whitney MacMillan - Billionaire and former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Cargill[17]
• William W. McGuire - Former Chairman and CEO of UnitedHealth Group and current owner of the Minnesota United FC soccer team[18]
• Gregg Steinhafel - The former President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Target Corporation[19]
• James J. Hill - The Empire Builder who had a farm on Crystal Bay to supply his Hotel Lafayette. Gave Hill School to the community.
• George S. Pillsbury - was an American businessman and politician.
• William Hood Dunwoody - Had a summer home on Brackett's Point.
• Mark Dayton - Former Senator, Governor, and former resident. Married Aida Rockefeller (1978-1986).
• Greg LeMond - Racing Cyclist and former resident.
• Charles Pillsbury - Former resident and namesake for the "Doonesbury" character.
• Robert L. Searles - businessman, Minnesota state representative, and mayor of Orono.[20]

See also

• Crystal Bay, Minnesota

References

External links

• City website
• ePodunk: Profile for Orono, Minnesota

На других языках

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[de] Orono (Minnesota)

Orono ist eine Stadt im US-Bundesstaat Minnesota. Sie ist im Hennepin County gelegen und hatte bei der Volkszählung 2020 des US Census Bureau 8.315[1] Einwohner.

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- [en] Orono, Minnesota

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[ru] Ороно (город, Миннесота)

Ороно (англ. Orono) — город в округе Хеннепин, штат Миннесота, США. На площади 64,8 км² (41,6 км² — суша, 23,2 км² — вода), согласно переписи 2000 года, проживают 7538 человек. Плотность населения составляет 181 чел./км².

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