Mound.info

Web-based Source for Information about Mound, Minnesota

Mound, Minnesota is an established town with a projected 2004 population of over 9,400. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a total estimated population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are reachable from Mound. Per the US Census, Mound has a very highly educated population with over 90% having graduated from high school and over 30% having obtained college degrees. Residents of Mound have access to a respected system of schools and colleges. High schools include the . The Hennepin Technical College North Hennepin Community College Normandale Community College Minneapolis Community and Technical College Anoka-Ramsey Community College Augsburg College University of Minnesota are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Mound, such as Virtual Home Tours. Mound also has several local and regional sports teams including the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The population of Mound, of relatively average age, receives health care at area hospitals including Ridgeview Medical Center St. Francis Regional Medical Center Methodist Hospital. Mound residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Mound area among Mound Minnesota. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Mound was over $60,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Mound housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Mound being over $140,000. The top sectors for employment in Mound, Minnesota are Manufacturing, Educational, health and social services, Retail trade, Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services. Mound.info is a development-stage website concerning Mound, Minnesota that will be grown to include more information and links, including Mound Minnesota.