Goodhue County, Minnesota

Goodhue County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,183.[1] Its county seat is Red Wing.[2] Nearly all of Prairie Island Indian Community is within the county.

Goodhue County
U.S. county
Goodhue County Courthouse in Red Wing, Minnesota
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Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°25′N 92°43′W
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 5, 1853
Named forJames M. Goodhue
SeatRed Wing
Largest cityRed Wing
Area
 • Total780 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land757 sq mi (1,960 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  3.0%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total46,183
 • Estimate 
(2019)
46,340
 • Density61.2/sq mi (23.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.goodhue.mn.us

Goodhue County comprises the Red Wing, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area.

History

The county was created on March 5, 1853, with territory partitioned from Wabasha County. It was named for James Madison Goodhue (1810–1852), who published the first newspaper in the territory, The Minnesota Pioneer.[3][4]

The county was originally settled exclusively by "Yankee" settlers, meaning that they both came to Goodhue County either directly from the six New England states or from upstate New York, where they were born to parents who had moved to that region from the six New England states in the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution, and that they were descended from the English Puritans who emigrated to North America during the early 1600s. Because of the prevalence of New Englanders and New England transplants from upstate New York the county was said to have a "distinctly New England character". While this was true of many neighboring counties it was considered exceptionally true of Goodhue County. The New Englanders brought with them many of their New England values, including a love of education and fervent support of the abolitionist movement.[5] When the New Englanders arrived, they laid out farms, established post routes, and built schools and government buildings out of locally available materials.[6] The New Englanders and their descendants made up the great majority of Goodhue County's inhabitants until the late 19th and early 20th century, when immigrants from Germany and Norway began arriving in the Minnesota-Wisconsin border region in large numbers. There were small numbers of immigrants from Germany, Norway and Sweden during the first several decades of Goodhue County's history as well.[7]

Hamline University, Minnesota's first college of higher learning, was started in Red Wing in 1854. It closed during the Civil War, and reopened in 1869 in Saint Paul.

The county was a leading producer of wheat during the mid-19th century, and for several years the county boasted the highest wheat production in the country. Fires at two of Red Wing's mills in the 1880s and developing railroad routes across Minnesota encouraged farmers from neighboring counties to begin sending their wheat to Minneapolis mills, reducing the county's importance in the wheat trade around the start of the 20th century.

The first municipal swimming pool in the state was built in Goodhue County.

In October 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the county for a bridge dedication ceremony. The Hiawatha Bridge had been built to replace the Old High Bridge that spanned the Mississippi River since 1895. This visit drew 20,000 people. Eisenhower hoped his visit would help in the elections, swaying Minnesota voters to vote for Richard Nixon in the 1960 presidential election in the coming month. But John F. Kennedy carried the state on his way to being elected the next president.

Soils of Goodhue County[8]
Soils of Warsaw WMA area

Geography
Rural Goodhue County from U.S. Route 61/63

Goodhue County lies on Minnesota's border with Wisconsin (across Lake Pepin). The Cannon River flows eastward through the northern part of the county on its way to discharge into Lake Pepin. The Little Cannon River flows northward through the west-central part of the county, discharging into the Cannon River at Cannon Falls. The North Fork of the Zumbro River flows eastward through the lower part of the county. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, etched with drainages and gullies, and with high bluffs against the river valleys.[9] The terrain slopes to the east and north; its highest point is near its southwest corner at 1,260' (384m) ASL.[10] The county has an area of 780 square miles (2,000 km2), of which 757 square miles (1,960 km2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km2) (3.0%) is water.[11] Goodhue is one of 17 Minnesota counties with more savanna soils than either prairie or forest soils.

Lakes[9]
  • Birch Lake
  • Brewer Lake
  • Cannon Lake
  • Clear Lake
  • Devils Lake
  • Espen Lakes
  • Goose Lake
  • Lake Byllesby
  • Larson Lake
  • Nelson Lake
  • North Lake
  • Rattling Springs Lake
  • Spring Banks Lake
  • Spring Creek Lake
  • Sturgeon Lake
  • Twin Lakes

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas[9]
  • Cannon River Turtle Preserve Scientific and Natural Area
  • Frontenac State Park
  • Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (part)
  • North Fork Zumbro Woods Scientific and Natural Area
  • Spring Creek Prairie Scientific and Natural Area
  • Woodbury State Wildlife Management Area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18608,977—
187022,018145.3%
188029,65134.7%
189028,806−2.8%
190031,1378.1%
191031,6371.6%
192030,799−2.6%
193031,3171.7%
194031,5640.8%
195032,1181.8%
196033,0352.9%
197034,8045.4%
198038,74911.3%
199040,6905.0%
200044,1278.4%
201046,1834.7%
Est. 201946,340[12]0.3%
US Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2019[1]
Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 US census data

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 44,127 people, 16,983 households, and 11,905 families in the county. The population density was 58.3/sqmi (22.5/km²). There were 17,879 housing units at an average density of 23.6/sqmi (9.12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.57% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 16,983 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The county population contained 26.50% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,972, and the median income for a family was $55,689. Males had a median income of $36,282 versus $25,442 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,934. About 3.70% of families and 5.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Townships

Government and politics

Goodhue County usually leans Republican. As of 2016 it has selected the Republican candidate in 78% of presidential elections since 1980.

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 54.6% 14,041 36.7% 9,446 8.7% 2,230
2012 50.3% 12,986 47.3% 12,212 2.3% 603
2008 49.5% 12,775 48.2% 12,420 2.3% 600
2004 51.3% 13,134 47.3% 12,103 1.5% 371
2000 48.8% 10,852 44.8% 9,981 6.4% 1,424
1996 35.9% 7,293 48.9% 9,931 15.2% 3,094
1992 34.5% 7,321 37.3% 7,916 28.3% 6,013
1988 49.5% 9,455 49.4% 9,438 1.1% 209
1984 55.9% 11,171 43.4% 8,679 0.6% 128
1980 46.1% 9,329 42.3% 8,566 11.6% 2,353
1976 51.6% 9,967 46.2% 8,926 2.2% 428
1972 63.0% 11,107 34.9% 6,147 2.1% 377
1968 51.9% 8,283 45.2% 7,220 2.9% 461
1964 42.0% 6,539 58.0% 9,035 0.1% 15
1960 65.2% 10,473 34.6% 5,562 0.2% 38
1956 65.3% 9,365 34.6% 4,969 0.1% 19
1952 67.3% 10,422 32.5% 5,037 0.2% 35
1948 47.1% 6,704 51.4% 7,313 1.4% 205
1944 57.2% 7,820 42.3% 5,791 0.5% 68
1940 58.1% 9,095 41.4% 6,475 0.6% 86
1936 39.6% 5,682 57.5% 8,257 2.9% 422
1932 41.2% 5,486 56.0% 7,450 2.8% 374
1928 72.9% 9,752 26.3% 3,520 0.8% 100
1924 59.1% 6,849 5.3% 615 35.7% 4,135
1920 85.1% 9,330 10.2% 1,118 4.7% 520
1916 61.4% 3,471 33.2% 1,875 5.5% 308
1912 18.3% 1,051 24.5% 1,405 57.2% 3,283
1908 74.9% 4,482 19.2% 1,147 6.0% 356
1904 83.4% 4,562 13.4% 735 3.1% 171
1900 78.5% 4,894 18.1% 1,125 3.4% 212
1896 77.9% 5,748 19.3% 1,426 2.8% 208
1892 61.6% 3,574 28.6% 1,659 9.8% 569
County Board of Commissioners[18]
Position Name District Next Election
Commissioner Linda Flanders District 1 2020
Commissioner and Chair Brad Anderson District 2 2022
Commissioner Barney Nesseth District 3 2020
Commissioner Jason Majerus District 4 2022
Commissioner and Vice Chair Paul Drotos District 5 2020
State Legislature (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
  Senate Mike Goggin[19] Republican District 21
  Senate Matt Little[20] Democrat District 58
  House of Representatives Barb Haley[21] Republican District 21A
  House of Representatives Steve Drazkowski[22] Republican District 21B
  House of Representatives Pat Garofalo[23] Republican District 58B
U.S Congress (2018-2020)
Position Name Affiliation District
  House of Representatives Angie Craig[24] Democrat 2nd
  Senate Amy Klobuchar[25] Democrat N/A
  Senate Tina Smith[26] Democrat N/A
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See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Minnesota Geographic Names, Warren Upham (1920). "Goodhue was a man of very forcible character and of high moral principles . . " (accessed March 9, 2019)
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 139.
  5. History of Goodhue County, Minnesota By Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge, pp. 9, 71, 108, 138-140, 155, 163, 213, 254, 259-261
  6. History of Goodhue County, Minnesota By Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge pp.. 97, 202, 271
  7. History of Goodhue County, Minnesota By Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge pp. 340-354, 365-383
  8. Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota:Self. pp. 43-48. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2
  9. Goodhue County MN Google Maps (accessed March 9, 2019)
  10. ""Find an Altitude/Goodhue County MN" Google Maps (accessed 9 March 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
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  12. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  13. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
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  17. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  18. "County Board | Goodhue County, MN - Official Website". co.goodhue.mn.us. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  19. "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  20. "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  21. "Rep. Barb Haley (21A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  22. "Rep. Steve Drazkowski (21B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  23. "Rep. Pat Garofalo (58B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  24. "Representative Angie Craig". Representative Angie Craig. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  25. "U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar". www.klobuchar.senate.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  26. "Home". Senator Tina Smith. Retrieved June 24, 2020.

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