Easton, Minnesota

Last updated

Easton
Motto: 
"The Agri-Heart Of Southern Minnesota" [1]
Faribault County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Easton Highlighted.svg
Location of Easton, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°45′58″N93°54′00″W / 43.76611°N 93.90000°W / 43.76611; -93.90000
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Faribault
Government
  TypeMayor - Council
  MayorTodd O’Rourke [ citation needed ]
Area
[2]
  Total0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2)
  Land0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total177
  Density186.71/sq mi (72.07/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56025
Area code 507
FIPS code 27-17738 [4]
GNIS feature ID2394609 [3]
Website City website

Easton is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2010 census. [5]

Contents

History

Easton had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. [6] The town was platted in 1873, and named for one of its founders, Jason Clark Easton. [7] A post office has been in operation at Easton since 1874. [8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land. [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 68
1890 180164.7%
1900 31876.7%
1910 262−17.6%
1920 32624.4%
1930 297−8.9%
1940 33211.8%
1950 37914.2%
1960 4118.4%
1970 352−14.4%
1980 283−19.6%
1990 229−19.1%
2000 214−6.6%
2010 199−7.0%
2020 177−11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

2010 census

As of the census [11] of 2010, there were 199 people, 89 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 214.0 inhabitants per square mile (82.6/km2). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 104.3 per square mile (40.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% Native American, and 2.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 89 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 214 people, 93 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 227.0 inhabitants per square mile (87.6/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 105.0 per square mile (40.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 93 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,095. About 11.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

Danville Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 262 as of the 2000 census.

Sterling Township is a township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 276 as of the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mendota, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Mendota is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The name is a mispronunciation of the Dakota word for the location, bdóte, which in Dakota tradition is the center of the world. The word in this use means "the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers," and generally "mouth or junction of one river with another." The population was 198 at the 2010 census.

Blue Earth City Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 454 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bricelyn, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Bricelyn is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 365 at the 2010 census.

Brush Creek Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Delavan, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Delavan is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.

Delavan Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elmore, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Elmore is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 663 at the 2010 census. Elmore was the boyhood home of former U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frost, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Frost is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota Lake Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 237 at the 2000 census.

Prescott Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census.

Verona Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Walters, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wells, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,343 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Winnebago, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Winnebago is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,391 at the 2020 census.

Winnebago City Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2000 census.

Holt Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Welcome, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Welcome is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Minnesota Lake, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

Minnesota Lake is a city in Blue Earth and Faribault counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 661 at the 2020 census. The bulk of the city is in Faribault County; a small part extends into Blue Earth County.

References

  1. "Easton Minnesota". Easton Minnesota. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Easton, Minnesota
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 27, 2011.[ dead link ]
  6. "Town History". Easton the Agri-Heart of Southern Minnesota. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  185.
  8. "Faribault County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.