Trosky, Minnesota

Trosky
City
Location of Trosky, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°53′16″N96°15′03″W / 43.88778°N 96.25083°W / 43.88778; -96.25083
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Pipestone
Government
• Type	Mayor – Council
• Acting Mayor	Ron Klumper
Area [1]
• Total	1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2)
• Land	1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,657 ft (505 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	98
• Density	69.55/sq mi (26.85/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56144
Area code	507
FIPS code	27-65542 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2397058 [2]

Trosky is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2010 census. ^[4]

History

Trosky was platted in 1884. ^[5] The origin of the name Trosky is obscure. ^[6] A post office has been in operation at Trosky since 1884. ^[7] Trosky was incorporated in 1893. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.65 square miles (4.27 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	215		—
1910	181		−15.8%
1920	177		−2.2%
1930	130		−26.6%
1940	167		28.5%
1950	140		−16.2%
1960	122		−12.9%
1970	109		−10.7%
1980	113		3.7%
1990	120		6.2%
2000	116		−3.3%
2010	86		−25.9%
2020	98		14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 86 people, 39 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 52.1 inhabitants per square mile (20.1/km²). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 25.5 per square mile (9.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.5% Asian.

There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 116 people, 46 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 69.8 inhabitants per square mile (26.9/km²). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 28.9 per square mile (11.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White and 2.59% Asian.

There were 46 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 21.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,741. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Politics

Trosky is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Trosky is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trosky, Minnesota
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 27, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
5. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  418.
6. Heim, Michael (March 2004). Exploring America's Highways: Minnesota Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. p. 161. ISBN   978-0-9744358-1-7.
7. "Pipestone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.

External links

• Trosky Community Guide