Hubbard County, Minnesota

Hubbard County, Minnesota
Hubbard County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,344. Its county seat is Park Rapids.
Part of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.
History
The county was created on February 26, 1883, with territory partitioned from Cass County. It was named for Lucius Frederick Hubbard, a prominent Territory editor, Civil War participant, and businessman who was governor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1887. The county's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.
The new county's courthouse was destroyed by fire around 1890, but the public records were salvaged.
Geography
The county's terrain is hilly, largely wooded, and dotted with lakes and ponds. It generally slopes to the east, with the northern part sloping to the north and the southern part sloping to the south. Its highest point is near the lower middle of its western border, at ASL. The county has an area of , of which is land and (7.4%) is water. There may be such a high point on the border but the accepted high point for this county is the Thorpe Lookout at 1844 feet which is why the forest service maintains a tower there the US Geodetic Survey agrees.47.0962°N, -94.8539° W
Major highways
U.S. Highway 2
U.S. Highway 71
Minnesota State Highway 34
Minnesota State Highway 64
Minnesota State Highway 87
Minnesota State Highway 113
Minnesota State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 226
Adjacent counties
Beltrami County - north
Cass County - east
Wadena County - south
Becker County - southwest
Clearwater County - northwest
Protected areas
Badoura Jack Pine Woodland Scientific and Natural Area
Huntersville State Forest (part)
Itasca State Park (part)
Mississippi Headwaters (part)
Paul Bunyan State Forest (part)
Demographics
2020 Census
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families in the county. The population density was . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.31% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 2.13% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 35.0% were of German, 20.5% Norwegian, 6.0% English and 5.8% Swedish ancestry.
There were 7,435 households, out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 7.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.
The county population contained 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,321, and the median income for a family was $41,177. Males had a median income of $30,030 versus $21,616 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,115. 9.70% of the population and 7.50% of families were below the poverty line. 12.50% of those under the age of 18 and 9.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities
Cities
Akeley
Laporte
Nevis
Park Rapids
Census-designated places
Hubbard
Lake George
Unincorporated communities
Badoura
Becida
Benedict
Chamberlain
Dorset
Emmaville
Kabekona
Nary
Townships
Akeley Township
Arago Township
Badoura Township
Clay Township
Clover Township
Crow Wing Lake Township
Farden Township
Fern Township
Guthrie Township
Hart Lake Township
Helga Township
Hendrickson Township
Henrietta Township
Hubbard Township
Lake Alice Township
Lake Emma Township
Lake George Township
Lake Hattie Township
Lakeport Township
Mantrap Township
Nevis Township
Rockwood Township
Schoolcraft Township
Steamboat River Township
Straight River Township
Thorpe Township
Todd Township
White Oak Township
Government and politics
Hubbard County voters have leaned toward the Republican Party for several decades. As of 2020 the county has selected the Republican candidate in 78% of presidential elections since 1980.
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Hubbard County, Minnesota
References
External links
Hubbard County government’s website
Hubbard County Historical Society
Hubbard County Genealogical Society
Minnesota counties
1883 establishments in Minnesota
Populated places established in 1883
Minnesota counties on the Mississippi River