Cedar Mills, Minnesota

"Cedar Mills" redirects here. For the community in Ohio, see Cedar Mills, Ohio.

Cedar Mills, Minnesota
City
Location in Meeker County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°56′34″N94°31′12″W / 44.94278°N 94.52000°W / 44.94278; -94.52000
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Meeker
Area [1]
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,093 ft (333 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	62
• Density	193.75/sq mi (74.89/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	55350 (Hutchinson)
FIPS code	27-10468 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2393775 [2]

Cedar Mills is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Cedar Mills was laid out in 1860, and named for nearby Cedar Lake. ^[5] A post office called Cedar Mills was established in 1870 and remained in operation until 1955. ^[6]

Geography

Cedar Mills is in southern Meeker County and is surrounded by the eastern part of Cedar Mills Township. Minnesota State Highway 7 passes through the north side of the community, leading southeast 9 miles (14 km) to Hutchinson and west 8 miles (13 km) to Cosmos. Litchfield, the Meeker county seat, is 14 miles (23 km) to the north. County Highway 26 runs south from MN 7 through the center of Cedar Mills. The Luce Line State Trail passes through the city.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cedar Mills has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km²), all of it recorded as land. ^[1] The South Fork of the Crow River runs along the southwest border of the city, flowing southeasterly toward Hutchinson.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1950	99		—
1960	96		−3.0%
1970	81		−15.6%
1980	73		−9.9%
1990	80		9.6%
2000	53		−33.7%
2010	45		−15.1%
2020	62		37.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 45 people, 23 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 132.4 inhabitants per square mile (51.1/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 70.6 per square mile (27.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 2.2% Asian, and 4.4% from two or more races.

There were 23 households, of which 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 35.6% male and 64.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 53 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 121.8 inhabitants per square mile (47.0/km²). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 62.0 per square mile (23.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 26 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,998. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedar Mills, Minnesota
3. "P1. Race – Cedar Mills city, Minnesota: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 338.
6. "Meeker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.