Shafer, Minnesota

Shafer
City
Lorraine Motel Sign Resited to Shafer, by Chris Larson, 2016
Location of the city of Shafer within Chisago County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°23′9″N92°44′52″W / 45.38583°N 92.74778°W / 45.38583; -92.74778
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Chisago
Area [1]
• Total	1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
• Land	1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	938 ft (286 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,142
• Density	911.41/sq mi (351.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55074
Area code	651
FIPS code	27-59314 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2395853 [2]
Website	www.shafermn.com

Shafer is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,045 at the 2010 census. ^[4] The city was named for Jacob Shafer, a pioneer settler. ^[5]

U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km²), all land. ^[6] The Shafer watertower is the highest vertical point in the county. ^[7]

Festival

The city holds the Shafer Days celebration in early October.^{[ citation needed ]}

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	117		—
1940	106		−9.4%
1950	127		19.8%
1960	147		15.7%
1970	149		1.4%
1980	180		20.8%
1990	368		104.4%
2000	343		−6.8%
2010	1,045		204.7%
2020	1,142		9.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 1,045 people, 379 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density was 822.8 inhabitants per square mile (317.7/km²). There were 402 housing units at an average density of 316.5 per square mile (122.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 379 households, of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 29.4 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.2% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 4.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 343 people, 124 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 540.7 inhabitants per square mile (208.8/km²). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 203.4 per square mile (78.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,667, and the median income for a family was $43,000. Males had a median income of $32,656 versus $27,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,561. About 5.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

See also

• Chisago Lakes School District

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shafer, Minnesota
3. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. 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. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  109.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
7. "Shafer Archives". GOSKATE School. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

External links

• City Website
• Shafer, Minnesota at the Minnesota Historical Society.