Clarissa, Minnesota

City of Clarissa
City
Location of Clarissa, Minnesota
Location of Clarissa, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°07′42″N94°56′57″W / 46.12833°N 94.94917°W / 46.12833; -94.94917
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Todd
Government
• Mayor	Gene Booker
Area [1]
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,329 ft (405 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	661
• Density	651.23/sq mi (251.51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56440
Area code	218
FIPS code	27-11602 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2393536 [2]
Website	cityofclarissa.weebly.com

Clarissa is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 681 at the 2010 census. ^[4] It dropped to 661 inhabitants by the 2020 census. ^[5]

History

Clarissa was platted in 1877, and named for Clarissa Bischoffsheim, the wife of the founder. ^[6] A post office has been in operation at Clarissa since 1880. ^[7] Clarissa was incorporated in 1897. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	233		—
1910	364		56.2%
1920	421		15.7%
1930	444		5.5%
1940	519		16.9%
1950	650		25.2%
1960	569		−12.5%
1970	599		5.3%
1980	663		10.7%
1990	637		−3.9%
2000	609		−4.4%
2010	681		11.8%
2020	661		−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 681 people, 291 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 681.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km²). There were 323 housing units at an average density of 323.0 per square mile (124.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 291 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% 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 ^[3] of 2000, there were 609 people, 256 households, and 142 families living in the city. The population density was 617.0 inhabitants per square mile (238.2/km²). There were 292 housing units at an average density of 295.9 per square mile (114.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.03% White, 0.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 37.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,125, and the median income for a family was $38,553. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,913. About 3.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarissa, Minnesota
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
5. Bureau, US Census. "Minnesota's Population at 5,706,494 in 2020, Up 7.6% Since 2010". Census.gov. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  544.
7. "Todd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.