Credit River, Minnesota

City of Credit River
City
Credit River, Minnesota
Location of the city of Credit River within Scott County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°41′23″N 93°21′24″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Scott
Incorporated	June 7, 2021
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council government
• Mayor	Chris Kostik
Area
• Total	23.77 sq mi (61.6 km2)
• Land	23.37 sq mi (60.5 km2)
• Water	0.4 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Elevation	984 ft (300 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,474
• Density	218.06/sq mi (84.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	27-13726
GNIS feature ID	0663886
Website	https://www.creditriver-mn.gov/home

Credit River is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,474 at the 2020 census.

History

City of Credit River Logo

Credit River was first settled by Irish immigrants and was organized as a Town in 1854. It derives its name from the Credit River, a 23 mile stream which has its origin in an adjacent township and empties into the Minnesota River after flowing through the neighboring City of Savage.

There are a number of stories as to how the stream known as the Credit River got its name. The one which is most commonly referenced is that Reverend Albert Ostet of Lakeville was turned back by floodwaters from the river as he attempted to travel to lead religious services in the town. Upon his arrival back in Lakeville, he found that his mother had turned seriously ill. He was therefore able to be with her during her final moments because of the flooded stream; he gave the river credit for that.

The stage was initially set for Credit River to become a city in the 1960’s when Shakopee, Savage, and Prior Lake were planning out their growth in northern Scott County. Prior Lake originally planned to annex the northern part of Credit River, but in 1968, those plans changed leaving Credit River to remain as a township for several more decades.

In the early 2000’s, development in Credit River accelerated due to the development of a new arterial county highway which passed through the Township and provided easy access to Interstate 35 three miles to the east. I-35 allows for quick access to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, located only minutes away to the north.

On July 6, 2020, the Credit River Town Board voted to adopt a resolution which formally began the incorporation process. On January 29, 2021, a judge ordered the approval of Credit River’s petition. Following a May 2021 special election, the first City Council and Mayor were sworn into office.

On June 7th, 2021, Credit River was incorporated as the 854th city in the State of Minnesota.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 23.77 square miles (61.6 km²), of which 23.37 square miles (60.5 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km2; 1.72%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	129		—
1870	448		247.3%
1880	383		−14.5%
1890	347		−9.4%
1900	455		31.1%
1910	446		−2.0%
1920	446		0.0%
1930	399		−10.5%
1940	348		−12.8%
1950	393		12.9%
1960	439		11.7%
1970	1,165		165.4%
1980	2,360		102.6%
1990	2,854		20.9%
2000	3,895		36.5%
2010	5,096		30.8%
2020	5,493		7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,895 people, 1,242 households, and 1,105 families residing in the township. The population density was 166.1 inhabitants per square mile (64.1/km²). There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of 53.4/sq mi (20.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.18% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 1,242 households, out of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% were non-families. 7.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $78,501, and the median income for a family was $79,852. Males had a median income of $55,739 versus $38,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,567. About 2.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2020 US Census the population of Credit River was 5,474. with 1816 households.

See also

• Credit River Case – a court case named after this former township

External links

• Credit River Township