DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographic Change in Central MN - by Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer

Wright County has a population of 119,353 (as of 4/1/08). We are one of Minnesota's fastest growing counties, increasing by an estimated 30 percent since 1990. In addition to the city populations listed below, approximately 36% of Wright County's population lives in rural townships.

Wright County Cities

City	Population (2007 est.)	Population (2000 Census)
Albertville	5,942	3,621
Annandale	2,969	2,684
Buffalo	13,950	10,097
Clearwater	1,418	858
Cokato	2,727	2,727
Delano	5,222	3,837
Hanover	1,996	1,355
Howard Lake	1,994	1,853
Maple Lake	1,987	1,633
Monticello	11,253	7,868
Montrose	2,438	1,143
Otsego	12,499	6,389
Rockford	3,512	3,484
St. Michael	14,883	*9,099
South Haven	208	204
Waverly	1028	732

* The increase in population for St. Michael is due to the incorporation of Frankfort Township.

Labor Force Participation Rates

Employees in MN are well known for their willingness to work and their hard work ethic. In fact, MN has one of the highest labor force participation rates in the US, 71.3% and ranks number one in female labor for participation, at 66.0%.

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