Eveleth, Minnesota

St. Louis County

27-19934

Eveleth is a city in St. Louis County in the northeast of the U.S. State of Minnesota. It is located in the Mesabi Range and has approximately 3,900 inhabitants.

Geography

Eveleth is located approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Duluth on U.S. Route 53 According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of ​​the city is 16.8 square miles, of which 0.4 square miles of water.

History

Eveleth was founded in 1892 with the discovery of iron ore deposits in the region. Three years later, more iron ore deposits were discovered below the settlement. To make the development possible in 1900 had the whole town to move to several kilometers. From 1900 to 1910, the population grew from 2,752 to 7,036 inhabitants. In 1902 Eveleth was awarded city rights. Although the mining of iron ore in the region lost after the Second World War in importance, so this is still the largest economic factor for the city.

2002 crashed maintain an up to Eveleth airport for landing, aircraft from over a forested area near the city. Among the eight fatalities was the U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone.

Demographics

Demographic data

According to the census in 2000 living in Eveleth 3865 people in 1717 households and 971 families. The population density is 235.7 inhabitants per square kilometer. Ethnically, the population itself is made ​​up of 96.5 percent white population, and smaller minorities.

In 1717 26.8% of households children live below the age of 18, 40.4 % live in married couples, 11.8 % live in single women and 43.4 % are non family households. 38.1 % of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone over 65 years. The average household size is 2.14 persons, the families at 2.80.

In relation to the entire city, the population is composed of 21.6 % under the age of 18, 8.6 % from 18 to 24, 26.5% between 25 and 44 years, 22.2% between 45 and 64 years and 21.1% over 65 years. The median is 41 years. Approximately 54.3 % of the population is female.

The median income for a household is $ 27,736, a family of $ 37,069. The per capita income is $ 16,635. Approximately 15.4 % of the population and 10.6 % of families are below the poverty line.

Attractions

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Nick Begich (1932-1972), politician
  • Frank Brimsek (1913-1998), professional ice hockey goaltender
  • Serge GAMBUCCI (* 1923), ice hockey player and coach
  • Willard Ikola ( born 1932 ), professional ice hockey goaltender and coach
  • John Mariucci (1916-1987), ice hockey player, coach and manager
  • John Matchefts (1931-2013), ice hockey player and coach
  • John Mayasich ( born 1933 ), ice hockey player and coach
  • Mark Pavelich (born 1958 ), ice hockey player
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