Eagle Lake, Minnesota

This article is about the town in Minnesota. For lakes in Minnesota, see Eagle Lake (disambiguation).

Eagle Lake
City
Location of Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°09′49″N93°52′56″W / 44.16361°N 93.88222°W / 44.16361; -93.88222
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Blue Earth
Government
• Type	Mayor - Council
• Mayor	Tim Auringer [1]
Area [2]
• Total	1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
• Land	1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,010 ft (310 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	3,278
• Estimate  (2021) [5]	3,286
• Density	1,702.86/sq mi (657.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56024
Area code	507
FIPS code	27-17378
GNIS feature ID	2394589 [3]
Website	eaglelakemn.com

Eagle Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,278 at the 2020 census. ^[4] It is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.

U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.

History

A post office was established in the area in 1870 and the village created was named Spier. It was not until 1873 the name changed to Eagle Lake. ^[6] The townsite was platted in 1872. ^[7] It was named after nearby Eagle Lake. ^[8] A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.61 square miles (4.17 km²), all land. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	231		—
1920	231		0.0%
1930	222		−3.9%
1940	269		21.2%
1950	310		15.2%
1960	506		63.2%
1970	839		65.8%
1980	1,470		75.2%
1990	1,703		15.9%
2000	1,787		4.9%
2010	2,422		35.5%
2020	3,278		35.3%
2021 (est.)	3,286	[5]	0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [11] 2020 Census [4]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,422 people, 887 households, and 650 families living in the city. The population density was 1,504.3 inhabitants per square mile (580.8/km²). There were 931 housing units at an average density of 578.3 per square mile (223.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 887 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 31.7. 28.7% of residents were under 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,787 people, 651 households, and 481 families living in the city. The population density was 1,485.0 inhabitants per square mile (573.4/km²). There were 663 housing units at an average density of 551.0 per square mile (212.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% White, 0.67% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 651 households, of which 45.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 30. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,413, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $33,313 versus $23,520 for females. The per capita income was $17,574. About 5.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older.

Eagle Lake Tator Days

Every third weekend of July, Eagle Lake celebrates Tator Days. Events usually include a Miss Eagle Lake queen coronation on Thursday, a grand parade Saturday afternoon and a fundraising breakfast Sunday morning. The American Legion gives free french fries to those sporting Tator Days raffle buttons.

References

1. "Tim Auringer Appointed Eagle Lake Mayor". February 13, 2018.
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eagle Lake, Minnesota
4. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved February 23, 2022.
5. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
6. Schrader, Julie (1990). The Heritage of Blue Earth County. Curtis Media Corporation. p. 186.
7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  59.
8. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 66.
9. "Blue Earth County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
10. "U.S. Gazetteer files 2010". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved September 12, 2013.