Keewatin, Minnesota

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Keewatin
City
Nickname(s): 
k-town
Motto(s): 
"A Nice Place To Live"
Location of the city of Keewatin within Itasca County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Keewatin
within Itasca County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°23′47″N 93°4′42″W / 47.39639°N 93.07833°W / 47.39639; -93.07833
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Area
[1]
 • Total2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2)
 • Land2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,460 ft (450 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total1,068
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
1,013
 • Density386.35/sq mi (149.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55753
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-32570[4]
GNIS feature ID0646060[3]
Websitehttp://www.keewatin.govoffice.com/

Keewatin is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,068 at the 2010 census.[6]

U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in Keewatin. Students from the Keewatin area attend Nashwauk Keewatin High School.

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.88 square miles (7.46 km2), of which 2.46 square miles (6.37 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910695—
19201,879170.4%
19301,807−3.8%
19401,9427.5%
19501,807−7.0%
19601,651−8.6%
19701,382−16.3%
19801,4434.4%
19901,118−22.5%
20001,1644.1%
20101,068−8.2%
2019 (est.)1,013[5]−5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2012 census[]

As of the census[2] of 2012, there were 1,064 people, 475 households, and 265 families living in the city. The population density was 434.1 inhabitants per square mile (167.6/km2). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 222.0 per square mile (85.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 475 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,164 people, 522 households, and 306 families living in the city. The population density was 473.7 people per square mile (182.7/km2). There were 550 housing units at an average density of 223.8 per square mile (86.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09% of the population.

There were 522 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,795, and the median income for a family was $34,688. Males had a median income of $32,961 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,066. About 11.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy[]

Located to the north, U.S. Steel operates the Keewatin taconite or Keetac mines.[8]

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keewatin, Minnesota
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  8. ^ https://www.ussteel.com/uss/portal/home/aboutus/facilities/company-facilities-minnesotaoreoperations-keetacandminntacminn/!ut/p/b1

Coordinates: 47°23′59″N 93°04′21″W / 47.39972°N 93.07250°W / 47.39972; -93.07250

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