Badger, Minnesota
| Badger, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Badger, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′48″N 96°1′0″W / 48.78000°N 96.01667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 375 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 370 |
| • Density | 282.0/sq mi (108.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56714 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03160[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639556[5] |
| Website | http://www.ci.badger.mn.us/ |
Badger is a city in Skagen Township of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 375 at the 2010 census.[6]
History
A post office called Badger has been in operation since 1889.[7] The city was named after nearby Badger Creek.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.33 square miles (3.44 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 164 | — | |
| 1910 | 395 | 140.9% | |
| 1920 | 394 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 404 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 448 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 338 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 327 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 320 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 381 | 19.1% | |
| 2000 | 470 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −20.2% | |
| Est. 2014 | 373 | [9] | −0.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 375 people, 181 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 282.0 inhabitants per square mile (108.9/km2). There were 235 housing units at an average density of 176.7 per square mile (68.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 181 households of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 37.0% 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 2.07 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. The town's mayor is James Rinde.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 470 people, 207 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.9 people per square mile (136.4/km²). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 171.2 per square mile (66.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 207 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,234, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $28,646 versus $23,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,727. About 8.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ↑ "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 470.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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Coordinates: 48°46′57″N 96°00′52″W / 48.78250°N 96.01444°W