Editing Ranier, Minnesota

{{short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
{{Redirect|Ranier|Rainier|Rainier (disambiguation){{!}}Rainier}}
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| area_code          = [[Area code 218|218]]
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'''Ranier''' {{IPAc-en|r|ə|ˈ|n|ɪər}} {{respell|rə|NEER}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ap.org/minnesota/prono.html |title=Minnesota Pronunciation Guide |website=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=July 4, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722194213/http://www.ap.org/minnesota/prono.html |archive-date=July 22, 2011 }}</ref> is a city in [[Koochiching County, Minnesota|Koochiching County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 569 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2753134 |work=American FactFinder |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 2, 2022}}</ref>

Ranier is located east of the city of [[International Falls, Minnesota|International Falls]], along State Highway 11 ([[Minnesota State Highway 11|MN 11]]). [[Fort Frances, Ontario]] is located directly across the river.

Incorporated in 1908, the small village of Ranier began as a lively pioneer town filled with people eager to make their mark in the northland. Businesses sprang up all over Ranier, including hotels, grocers, saloons, and brothels. During prohibition, this little boom town gained a gnarly reputation. Illegal booze was the name of the game and everyone in Ranier was playing. Being the port of entry into Canada and being situated on Rainy Lake made for a prime playing field for bootleggers.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<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]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

The [[Rainy River (Minnesota–Ontario)|Rainy River]] and [[Rainy Lake]] meet at Ranier beneath the [https://www.mnopedia.org/structure/ranier-railroad-bridge oldest cantilevered bridge] in North America built in 1908. The Ranier Railroad Bridge (Canadian National (CN) River Bridge) was constructed in 1908. The single-track lift bridge crosses Rainy River between Ranier, Minnesota, and Fort Frances, Ontario, and is one of the busiest ports of entry for international rail freight in the United States.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 190
|1920= 157
|1930= 205
|1940= 228
|1950= 227
|1960= 262
|1970= 255
|1980= 237
|1990= 199
|2000= 188
|2010= 145
|2020= 569
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 145 people, 70 households, and 40 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1035.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 89 housing units at an average density of {{convert|635.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the city was 56.8 years. 10.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 188 people, 76 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,268.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 88 housing units at an average density of {{convert|593.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $50,875 versus $25,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,784. None of the population or families were below the [[poverty line]].

== See also ==

* [[Voyageurs National Park]]
* [https://raniermn.govoffice2.com/?SEC=8C7F4705-6004-4012-A933-82546C0F4F96 City of Ranier]
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071055791598 Ranier Days]

==References==
<references />9. [https://ranierminnesota.com/] {{Commons category|Rainer, Minnesota}}
{{Koochiching County, Minnesota}}

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