Editing Little Canada, Minnesota

{{short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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| map_caption              = Location of the city of Little Canada<br/>within Ramsey County, Minnesota
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| subdivision_name1        = [[Minnesota]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Minnesota|County]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey]]
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| government_type          = Minnesota Statutory City
| leader_title             = Mayor
| established_title        = Founded
| established_date         = 1858
| established_title1       = Incorporated (village)
| established_date1        = 1953
| established_title2       = Incorporated (city)
| established_date2        = 1974
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| area_total_km2           = 11.62
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| area_total_sq_mi         = 4.49
| area_land_sq_mi          = 3.90
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| population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est           = 10499
| pop_est_as_of            = 2021
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| population_total         = 10819
| population_density_km2   = 1071.56
| population_density_sq_mi = 2775.53
| timezone                 = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
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| postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code              = 55109, 55117
| area_code                = [[Area code 651|651]]
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| blank_info               = 27-37502
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| website                  = {{URL|http://www.littlecanadamn.org/|littlecanadamn.org}}
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'''Little Canada''' is a city in [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]], Minnesota, United States. It is a second-ring suburb of [[Minneapolis-Saint Paul]]. The population was 10,819 at the [[2010 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web |title=Explorer Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2737502 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=August 10, 2022}}</ref>

==History==
In 1844, [[French Canadian]] settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] to claim land in order to build the first [[Gristmill|grist mill]] in Minnesota that was independent from the government. The large lake on the east side of Little Canada bears his name (Lake Gervais). The grist mill was converted into a park, which is recognized as the birthplace of the city.  Little Canada began as the township of New Canada in 1858. In the 1950s, the township was threatened by the suburban sprawl of the ensuing larger communities that were formed, such as [[Maplewood, Minnesota|Maplewood]].  In 1953, the city leaders came together and established the village of Little Canada. It became a city in 1974.

===Canadian ties===
The city displays the Canadian influence in its history in several ways. Its official symbol is an initial LC on a white [[fleur-de-lis]] with a red maple leaf background, and the [[Canadian flag]] is displayed in council chambers.<ref>{{Citation |last=Scrivener |first=Leslie |title=O Little Canada, a home away from home |newspaper=[[Toronto Star]] |pages=A1 |date=July 1, 2007 |url=https://www.thestar.com/article/231344 |access-date=September 4, 2017 |archive-date=September 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927165614/http://www.thestar.com/article/231344 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In early August, the city hosts an annual celebration, Canadian Days, with its sister city [[Thunder Bay]], Ontario, in Canada.

===Sister city===
* {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Thunder Bay]], Ontario since 1977

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.89|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref>

Interstate Highway [[Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|35E]], Interstate Highway [[Interstate 694|694]], and Minnesota Highway [[Minnesota State Highway 36|36]] are three of the main routes in the city.  Nearby places include [[Maplewood, Minnesota|Maplewood]], [[Roseville, Minnesota|Roseville]], [[Shoreview, Minnesota|Shoreview]], [[Vadnais Heights, Minnesota|Vadnais Heights]], [[White Bear Lake, Minnesota|White Bear Lake]], and [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]].

Little Canada has a number of parks and trails, including Pioneer Park, Spooner Park, Gervais Mill Park, Nadeau Wildlife Park, and the upcoming Veterans Memorial Park.<ref>{{cite web |title=Little Canada Parks Map |url=http://www.ci.little-canada.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BEB0504CE-3D9E-4F5B-8199-A5A488B9A257%7D/uploads/%7BB3C50296-0699-4571-85B7-1467874456B3%7D.PDF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402173626/http://www.ci.little-canada.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BEB0504CE-3D9E-4F5B-8199-A5A488B9A257%7D/uploads/%7BB3C50296-0699-4571-85B7-1467874456B3%7D.PDF |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=live |website=City of Little Canada |access-date=March 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Veterans Memorial|url=http://www.ci.little-canada.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={39E9C320-540E-4478-AE5B-D7984EF3E869}|website=City of Little Canada|access-date=March 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 3512
|1970= 3481
|1980= 7102
|1990= 8971
|2000= 9771
|2010= 9773
|2020= 10819
|estyear=2021
|estimate=10499
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=August 10, 2022 |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=August 10, 2022 |archive-date=July 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711040810/https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |author=United States Census Bureau |access-date=September 12, 2013 |author-link=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=July 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701194652/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,773 people, 4,393 households, and 2,361 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2512.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,689 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1205.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 74.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 13.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 4,393 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

===2000 census===
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,771 people, 4,375 households, and 2,393 families living in the city.  The population density was {{convert|2,445.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 4,471 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,119.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the city was 85.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 6.68% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.90% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.29% of the population.

There were 4,375 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,609, and the median income for a family was $61,082. Males had a median income of $41,205 versus $31,689 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,624.  About 4.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
[[File:Little Canada City Center - panoramio.jpg|thumb|City Center signage]]
Little Canada is a Minnesota "Plan-A" (Council/Administrator) statutory city with a five-member council including the mayor. Little Canada elects its mayor every two years in each statewide general election. Council members are elected at-large in a staggered cycle, two every two years. Terms are four years and also occur during statewide general elections.

==Education==
Little Canada is served mostly by the [http://www.isd623.org Roseville Area School District (ISD 623)] with a small section of the city north of Interstate 694 served by the [[White Bear Lake School District]]. The two schools within city limits are Little Canada Elementary and Roseville Area Middle School.

Frank B. Kellogg High School, named for [[Frank B. Kellogg]], was in Little Canada. The Kellogg High School Chargers<ref>https://www.mnhshp.com/defunct.html</ref> competed in the [[North Suburban Conference (Minnesota)|North Suburban Conference]] before the school closed in 1986 when it merged with Ramsey High School to become [[Roseville Area High School]] at the Ramsey school site while the former Kellogg High School campus became Roseville Area Middle School. 

[[Steve Ulseth]] was a star hockey player at Frank B. Kellogg High School before starring on a championship University of Minnesota Gophers team and playing professionally.<ref>https://www.rosevilleraiders.org/page/show/5133282-hall-of-fame-</ref> Gymnast [[Sunisa Lee]] trained at a gym in Little Canada.

==See also==
* [[Little Canada (term)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.littlecanadamn.org/ Little Canada, MN – Official Website]

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[[Category:French-Canadian American history]]
[[Category:French-Canadian culture in Minnesota]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1953]]