Minnesota City, Minnesota

Minnesota City
City
Motto:  "A Past That We Honor A Present That We Give Meaning A Future That We Build Together"
Location of Minnesota City, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°05′32″N91°45′00″W / 44.09222°N 91.75000°W / 44.09222; -91.75000
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Winona
Founded	1852
Government
• Type	Mayor - Council
• Mayor	Don O’Neil
Area [1]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	686 ft (209 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	202
• Estimate  (2021) [4]	198
• Density	811.24/sq mi (313.54/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55959
Area code	507
FIPS code	27-43144 [5]
GNIS feature ID	664992 [2]
Website	minnesotacity.org

Minnesota City is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 202 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Minnesota City was platted in 1852. ^[6] The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory. ^[7] A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852. ^[8]

Geography

Minnesota City, Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	273		—
1900	242		—
1910	211		−12.8%
1920	141		−33.2%
1930	151		7.1%
1940	211		39.7%
1950	201		−4.7%
1960	190		−5.5%
1970	301		58.4%
1980	265		−12.0%
1990	258		−2.6%
2000	235		−8.9%
2010	204		−13.2%
2020	202		−1.0%
2021 (est.)	198	[4]	−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [10] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 204 people, 81 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 784.6 inhabitants per square mile (302.9/km²). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 342.3 per square mile (132.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 235 people, 84 households, and 64 families living in the city. The population density was 912.0 inhabitants per square mile (352.1/km²). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 329.9 per square mile (127.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.57% White, 0.43% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,458, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,430. None of the families and 2.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder , which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Winona, 6 miles (9.7 km) to the southeast.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minnesota City, Minnesota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 16, 2022.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 582.
7. 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. 103.
8. "Winona County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 22, 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.

External links

• Official site