Rogers is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,588 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Minnesota is located in Rogers [1].
Located on either side of Interstate 94, with Minnesota State Highway 101 running north, Rogers has been teeming with growth the past 20 years. The 1990-2000 (3,588) population rate was +396.3%.
History
On September 16, 2006, an F2 tornado damaged homes in Rogers killing one[3].
The city was named after Thomas Rogers, and incorporated in 1914.
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Schools
Rogers, MN has 4 schools located in its borders. Rogers Elementary which is accompanied by Hassan Elementary, as Rogers Elementary became too crowded. Rogers Middle School schools kids in grades 6-8, while Rogers High School continues the education from grades 9-12. Rogers has adopted the mascot of a "Rogers Royal", while Hassan Elementary is the "Hassan Huskies".
Festival
Rockin' Rogers Days is held annually the last weekend of June. It is a city wide celebration complete with a carnival, softball tournament, classic car show, parade, and many other annual activities help to complete the festivities.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0 km²), all of it land. Hassan Township encircles Rogers.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,588 people, 1,195 households, and 982 families residing in the city. The population density was 715.1 people per square mile (276.0/km²). There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 248.1/sq mi (95.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.36% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 1,195 households out of which 52.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 44.5% from 25 to 44, 11.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $73,143, and the median income for a family was $76,984. Males had a median income of $46,496 versus $35,869 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,845. About 0.4% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
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