Wahkon, Minnesota

Wahkon, Minnesota
City
Post office
Location in Mille Lacs County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°7′22″N93°31′12″W / 46.12278°N 93.52000°W / 46.12278; -93.52000
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Mille Lacs
Area [1]
• Total	0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2)
• Land	0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	1,273 ft (388 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	235
• Density	245.82/sq mi (94.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56386
Area code	320
FIPS code	27-67558 [3]
GNIS feature ID	0653719 [4]
Website	www.cityofwahkon.com

Wahkon is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 235 as of the 2020 census, ^[2] up from 206 in 2010. ^[5]

History

Wahkon was established in 1885 as "Pots Town", then its name changed to "Lawrence" in 1891 when the post office was established. A second "Pottstown" was platted next to Lawrence in 1901 by T.E. Potts. In 1907, Wahkon was platted by the Soo Line Railroad. By 1910, Pottstown and Lawrence had amalgamated into Wahkon. Wahkon was incorporated on November 6, 1912. ^[6] Before the establishment of Wahkon, the site was an Ojibwe village named Sagawamick ^[7] (from the Ojibwe language Zaagawaamik, meaning "Sandbar"). Prior to being an Ojibwe village, it was a Mdewakanton Dakota village.

Geography

Wahkon is in northeastern Mille Lacs County. Minnesota Highway 27 passes through the city as its Main Street, leading northeast 3 miles (5 km) to Isle and southwest 9 miles (14 km) to Onamia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Wahkon has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km²), of which 0.007 square miles (0.018 km²), or 0.73%, are water. ^[1] The city sits on the south and east shore of Wahkon Bay on the south side of Mille Lacs Lake.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	292		—
1930	228		−21.9%
1940	273		19.7%
1950	202		−26.0%
1960	172		−14.9%
1970	208		20.9%
1980	271		30.3%
1990	197		−27.3%
2000	314		59.4%
2010	206		−34.4%
2020	235		14.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 206 people, 100 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 214.6 inhabitants per square mile (82.9/km²). There were 206 housing units at an average density of 214.6 per square mile (82.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 2.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.0% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 49.7 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 314 people, 150 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 320.7 inhabitants per square mile (123.8/km²). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 261.5 per square mile (101.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.99% White, 5.41% Native American, 0.64% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,321, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $13,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,088. About 16.2% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
2. "P1. Race – Wahkon city, Minnesota: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
3. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
6. "Wahkon" in Upham, Warren (1920 as "Minnesota Geographic Names"; 3rd and expanded edition, 2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia (St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press) ISBN   0873513967
7. "Sagawamick" in Hodge, Frederick Webb (1910). Handbook of American Indians, Volume 2 (Washington: Government Printing Office).
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

• Official website
• Wahkon photo gallery

46°07′06″N93°31′16″W / 46.11833°N 93.52111°W / 46.11833; -93.52111