Barnesville, Minnesota

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Barnesville
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Old City Hall
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Old City Jail
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Patterson-Hernandez House
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Location of Barnesville
within Clay County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°39′00″N96°24′58″W / 46.65000°N 96.41611°W / 46.65000; -96.41611
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Clay
Established1874
Incorporated (village)November 4, 1881
Incorporated (city)April 4, 1889
Government
   Mayor Jason Rick
Area
[1]
  Total2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2)
  Land2.12 sq mi (5.49 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,030 ft (314 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total2,759
  Estimate 
(2022) [4]
2,781
  Density1,301.42/sq mi (502.45/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56514
Area code 218
FIPS code 27-03574
GNIS feature ID2394065 [2]
Sales tax 7.375% [5]
Website barnesvillemn.com

Barnesville is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,759 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

Barnesville Potato Days is held annually in August.

Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52, as well as Minnesota State Highways 9 and 34 are four of the main routes in the city.

History

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Barnesville, Minnesota

Barnesville was founded in 1874 by George S. Barnes, and named for him. [6] A post office called Barnesville has been in operation since 1877. [7] Barnesville was incorporated as a city in 1889. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.75 km2), of which 2.20 square miles (5.70 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 1,063
1900 1,32624.7%
1910 1,3532.0%
1920 1,56415.6%
1930 1,279−18.2%
1940 1,45013.4%
1950 1,5939.9%
1960 1,6322.4%
1970 1,7829.2%
1980 2,20723.8%
1990 2,066−6.4%
2000 2,1735.2%
2010 2,56317.9%
2020 2,7597.6%
2022 (est.)2,781 [4] 0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,563 people, 1,013 households, and 696 families living in the city. The population density was 1,165.0 inhabitants per square mile (449.8/km2). There were 1,095 housing units at an average density of 497.7 per square mile (192.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,013 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,173 people, 865 households, and 569 families living in the city. The population density was 1,032.8 inhabitants per square mile (398.8/km2). There were 923 housing units at an average density of 438.7 per square mile (169.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.40% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 865 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,814, and the median income for a family was $44,760. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $22,311 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,373. About 3.4% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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Welcome sign, Barnesville, Minnesota

Barnesville Potato Days is held annually in August, and draws approximately 14,000 people each year. The festival includes potato-picking and peeling contests, and food booths serving a variety of potato dishes and preparations. [10]

Barnesville hosts the Clay County Fair in mid-July, featuring animals and produce of the county, as well as rides and displays. [11]

Education

Barnesville is the center of I.S.D. 146. Atkinson Elementary is for students grades K–6; Barnesville High is grades 7–12.

Notable people

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnesville, Minnesota
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. "Barnesville (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  115.
  7. "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  10. Barnesville Potato Days Festival
  11. "Clay County Fair". claycountymn.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

46°39′08″N96°25′11″W / 46.65222°N 96.41972°W / 46.65222; -96.41972