Chisago City, Minnesota
Chisago City ( shə-SAH-go SIT-ee) is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The population was 4,967 at the 2010 census.
The city is located between the twin lakes of Chisago Lake and Green Lake, and is part of the Chisago lakes region.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.99 square miles (38.82 km2), of which, 12.53 square miles (32.45 km2) is land and 2.46 square miles (6.37 km2) is water.
Infrastructure
Transportation
U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.
History
Chisago City was founded by Swedish immigrants in the 1850s. The city took its name from Chisago Lake. It was originally settled one mile south, but when the railroad bypassed the town in 1880, the city moved closer to the railroad, as often happened during that time.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,967 people, 2,051 households, and 1,306 families residing in the city. The population density was 396.4 inhabitants per square mile (153.1/km2). There were 2,209 housing units at an average density of 176.3 per square mile (68.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
