Morgan, Minnesota
Morgan | |
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 Cities and townships of Redwood County | |
| Coordinates: 44°24′59″N 94°55′33″W / 44.41639°N 94.92583°WCoordinates: 44°24′59″N 94°55′33″W / 44.41639°N 94.92583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 896 |
| • Estimate (2019)[5] | 840 |
| • Density | 1,521.74/sq mi (587.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56266 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-44116[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648109[4] |
Morgan is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 896 at the 2010 census.[6]
History[]
Morgan was platted in 1878.[7] The city was named for Lewis H. Morgan (1818-1881), an American politician and anthropologist.[7][8] A post office has been in operation in Morgan since 1878.[9] Morgan was incorporated in 1889.[8]
Geography[]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all land.[10]
Morgan is located at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 67 and Minnesota Highway 68.
Demographics[]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 301 | — | |
| 1900 | 592 | 96.7% | |
| 1910 | 553 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 670 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 640 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 846 | 32.2% | |
| 1950 | 949 | 12.2% | |
| 1960 | 975 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 972 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 975 | 0.3% | |
| 1990 | 965 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 903 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 896 | −0.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 840 | [5] | −6.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
2010 census[]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 896 people, 373 households, and 230 families living in the city. The population density was 1,629.1 inhabitants per square mile (629.0/km2). There were 408 housing units at an average density of 741.8 per square mile (286.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 2.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.
There were 373 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
2000 census[]
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 903 people, 377 households, and 243 families living in the city. The population density was 1,644.3 people per square mile (633.9/km2). There were 423 housing units at an average density of 770.3 per square mile (296.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.34% White, 0.33% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 377 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,673, and the median income for a family was $40,096. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,454. About 4.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.
References[]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.[dead link]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 104.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 451.
- ^ "Redwood County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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