Le Center, Minnesota

Le Center, Minnesota
City
Downtown Le Center
Nickname:  Tree City USA
Motto:  "The Heart Of LeSueur County"
Location of Le Center within Le Sueur County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°23′12″N93°43′52″W / 44.38667°N 93.73111°W / 44.38667; -93.73111
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Le Sueur
Government
• Type	Mayor – Council
• Mayor	Josh Fredrickson [ citation needed ]
Area [1]
• Total	1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2)
• Land	1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,050 ft (320 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,517
• Density	1,501.79/sq mi (579.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56057
Area code	507
FIPS code	27-36134 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2395652 [2]
Website	cityoflecenter.com

Le Center is a city and the county seat of Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,517 at the 2020 census. ^{[4] [5]} The Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city currently has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km²), all land. ^[6]

Le Center is located 26 miles (42 km) from Mankato and 62 miles (100 km) from Minneapolis.

Minnesota State Highways 99 and 112 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	73		—
1890	169		131.5%
1900	478		182.8%
1910	741		55.0%
1920	863		16.5%
1930	948		9.8%
1940	1,232		30.0%
1950	1,314		6.7%
1960	1,597		21.5%
1970	1,890		18.3%
1980	1,967		4.1%
1990	2,006		2.0%
2000	2,240		11.7%
2010	2,499		11.6%
2020	2,517		0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] [ failed verification ] 2020 [4]

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $38,690, and the median income for a family was $47,143. Males had a median income of $30,901 versus $22,381 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,225. About 6.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 2,499 people, 915 households, and 629 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,655.0 inhabitants per square mile (639.0/km²). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 643.0 per square mile (248.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 8.4% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.0% of the population.

There were 915 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2020 Census

As of the census of 2020, there were 2,517 people, 923 households, and 181 families living in the city. ^[4] The population density was 1,498.21 inhabitants per square mile (578.5/km²). There were 999 housing units at an average density of 594.6 per square mile (229.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.8% White, 1.07% African American, 0.67% Asian, and 10.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.78% of the population.^{[ citation needed ]}

There were 923 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 18.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.28.^{[ citation needed ]}

The median age in the city was 34.0 years. 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 44.2% were from 15 to 44; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 46.7% female.^{[ citation needed ]}

Climate

Le Center has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy.

Climate data for Le Center, Minnesota
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	60 (16)	64 (18)	84 (29)	94 (34)	99 (37)	104 (40)	105 (41)	102 (39)	98 (37)	92 (33)	81 (27)	69 (21)	105 (41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	23 (−5)	29 (−2)	41 (5)	58 (14)	71 (22)	80 (27)	84 (29)	81 (27)	73 (23)	61 (16)	41 (5)	27 (−3)	56 (13)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	2 (−17)	8 (−13)	21 (−6)	33 (1)	47 (8)	57 (14)	61 (16)	59 (15)	48 (9)	36 (2)	23 (−5)	9 (−13)	34 (1)
Record low °F (°C)	−38 (−39)	−34 (−37)	−29 (−34)	4 (−16)	21 (−6)	37 (3)	40 (4)	36 (2)	25 (−4)	9 (−13)	−15 (−26)	−32 (−36)	−38 (−39)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	7.5 (19)	6.2 (16)	7.9 (20)	1.6 (4.1)	0.2 (0.51)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)	0.1 (0.25)	4.5 (11)	7.4 (19)	35.4 (89.86)
Source: The Weather Channel [9]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Le Center, Minnesota
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Le Center city, Le Sueur County, Minnesota". census.gov. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved September 12, 2013.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.
9. "Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Information". The Weather Channel. Retrieved July 28, 2008.

External links

• Official website
• Tri-City United Public Schools