Apple Valley, Minnesota

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Apple Valley, Minnesota
City
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Flag of Apple Valley, Minnesota
Flag
Motto: "Plant, Grow, Prosper"[1]
Location of the city of Apple Valleywithin Dakota County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Apple Valley
within Dakota County, Minnesota
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Country United States
State Minnesota
County Dakota
Government
 • Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland
Area[2]
 • City 17.57 sq mi (45.51 km2)
 • Land 16.86 sq mi (43.67 km2)
 • Water 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
Elevation 955 ft (289 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • City 49,084
 • Estimate (2013)[4] 50,201
 • Density 2,911.3/sq mi (1,124.1/km2)
 • Metro 3,459,146
 • Demonym Valleyian
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 55124
Area code(s) 952
FIPS code 27-01900
GNIS feature ID 0639415[5]
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. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 49,084,[6] making it the 18th most populous city in Minnesota. In 2013, Money Magazine 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.[7]

History

Apple Valley was founded in 1969, and was previously named Lebanon Township.[8] Orin 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 one-half of a mile 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."[9][10]

Geography

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.[2] The city's geography is rolling, with elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city varying by a hundred feet 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. A lot of the area around Apple Valley is still undeveloped, or contains large quarries.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970 8,502 —
1980 21,818 156.6%
1990 34,598 58.6%
2000 45,527 31.6%
2010 49,084 7.8%
Est. 2014 50,487 [11] 2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2013 Estimate[4]

Apple Valley is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a Republican. Apple Valley is represented in the Minnesota Legislature by State Senator Greg Clausen (Democrat, District 57), Representative Tara Mack (Republican, District 57A), and Representative Anna Wills (Republican, District 57B).

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 49,084 people, 18,875 households, and 13,382 families residing 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 residing in the city. The population density was 2,625.5 people 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.

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events

Every year Apple Valley hosts "Apple Valley Freedom Days" around the 4th of July.[13] Many local businesses and organizations participate, such as the Apple Valley Dairy Queen and the local Shriners. The businesses involved also usually have some sort of sale going on during its duration. During the parade, treats are sold on the street by vendors, and candy is often given out for free.

Museums and other points of interest

Apple Valley is home to the Minnesota Zoo, a nationally famous zoological garden that houses hundreds of animals from several distinct climatological zones, including bears from Russia.[14]

Education

Apple Valley High School built in the 1970s.

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.[15] Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.[16]

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.

Notable people

References

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