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Hermantown, MN

Hermantown is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,221 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Duluth, it was at one point the county's only city to grow in population, as much of the area's residential and commercial expansion occurred there. Hermantown is near the tip of Lake Superior.

The eastern part of Hermantown has an appearance typical of a lower-density bedroom community, with large, leafy lots and occasional subdivisions. The car-oriented "Miller Hill area", or Miller Trunk Corridor of Duluth, has sprawled well past the city boundary line into this part of Hermantown. The western part of Hermantown is more rural, reminiscent of the city's past agricultural focus. Hermantown's motto is "The City of Quality Living". Hermantown's mayor is Wayne Boucher, who won a 2008 election against Susie Stockinger. Boucher ran unopposed for a second term in 2012 and received 4,111 votes; there were 79 write-ins.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.37 square miles (89.02 km2); 34.35 square miles (88.97 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. U.S. Highway 53, State Highway 194 (MN 194), and County Road 13 (Midway Road) are three of Hermantown's main routes. Others include Maple Grove Road, Haines Road, Arrowhead Road, Stebner Road, Morris Thomas Road, Ugstad Road, and Lavaque Road. Miller Creek flows through Hermantown's northeast corner. Keene Creek flows through the southeast and east of the city. Kingsbury Creek briefly enters the south-central part of the city near Ugstad Road. Merritt Creek briefly enters Hermantown's southeast corner. Rocky Run flows through the northwest and west-central parts of the city.

The Midway River rises in Hermantown and flows generally southwest through the city's central and southwest portions before entering Midway Township. The Midway River flows into the Saint Louis River in Thomson Township near Cloquet. Seville Road runs east-west along Hermantown's northern boundary with Canosia Township in northwest and north–central Hermantown. Solway Road runs north-south along Hermantown's western boundary line with Solway Township. Saint Louis River Road runs east-west along Hermantown's southern boundary line with Midway Township in southwest Hermantown. Haines Road runs north-south along Hermantown's eastern boundary line with Duluth. Duluth International Airport is immediately northeast of Hermantown. The Pike Lake Business District of Canosia Township is immediately northwest of the city. The city of Proctor is immediately south of Hermantown. The Bayview Heights neighborhood of Duluth is immediately southeast of the city. The Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods of Duluth are both immediately east of Hermantown.

Health and wellness are integral to Hermantown's community ethos. Residents can rely on the Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic for quality healthcare services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Peak Fitness Gym, Fitness Edge North, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hermantown, such as Cliff Cave Park and Bee Tree Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hermantown, MN are the Great Lakes Aquarium, Glensheen Mansion, and Fairlawn Mansion & Museum.

Population: 10,221 (2020). ZIP code: 55811. Area code: 218. Elevation: 1,365 ft (416 m). Area: 34.38 sq mi (89.05 km2).

FAQs

Is Hermantown, MN a good place to live?

Living in Hermantown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hermantown, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Hermantown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hermantown are above average.

Is Hermantown, MN expensive?

Hermantown is 4% less expensive than the national average and 2% more expensive to live in than the average city in Minnesota. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Hermantown are more affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Hermantown are more affordable than average in the United States.

What are the demographics of Hermantown, MN?

Hermantown, MN is home to a population of 10.1k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.75% of Hermantown, MN residents were born outside of the country (177 people). In 2022, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.94k people) in Hermantown, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 502 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 276 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Hermantown

Saint Louis County

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic 

Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation Department 

Peak Fitness Gym

Fitness Edge North 

Anytime Fitness

Cliff Cave Park 

Bee Tree Park

Great Lakes Aquarium

Glensheen Mansion

Fairlawn Mansion & Museum

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