Sedan, Minnesota

Sedan, Minnesota
City
Location of Sedan, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°34′41″N95°14′43″W / 45.57806°N 95.24528°W / 45.57806; -95.24528
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Pope
Incorporated	November 19, 1897
Government
•  Mayor	Keith Kirchhevel
Area [1]
• Total	0.507 sq mi (1.312 km2)
• Land	0.507 sq mi (1.312 km2)
• Water	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,352 ft (412 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	43
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	45
• Density	84.81/sq mi (32.77/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	56334
Area code	320
FIPS code	27-59188
GNIS feature ID	2396568 [2]
Sales tax	6.875% [5]

Sedan is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

A post office called Sedan was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1996. ^[6] The city was named after Sedan, in France. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.507 square miles (1.31 km²), all land. ^[1]

Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	153		—
1910	127		−17.0%
1920	147		15.7%
1930	125		−15.0%
1940	126		0.8%
1950	134		6.3%
1960	91		−32.1%
1970	55		−39.6%
1980	62		12.7%
1990	63		1.6%
2000	65		3.2%
2010	45		−30.8%
2020	43		−4.4%
2022 (est.)	45	[4]	4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 45 people, 21 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 88.2 inhabitants per square mile (34.1/km²). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 54.9 per square mile (21.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 21 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.4% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 11.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 65 people, 30 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 128.2 inhabitants per square mile (49.5/km²). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 61.2 per square mile (23.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 30 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,355. There were 11.1% of families and 15.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sedan, Minnesota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 18, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
5. "Sedan (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved February 19, 2024.
6. "Pope County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  433.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Pope County MNGenWeb page