Clinton, Minnesota
| Clinton, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Clinton, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′35″N 96°26′10″W / 45.45972°N 96.43611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Big Stone |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 449 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 437 |
| • Density | 472.6/sq mi (182.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56225 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-11980[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641338[5] |
Clinton is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The city was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton.[6] The population was 449 at the 2010 census.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2), of which, 0.95 square miles (2.46 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[1] Clinton is the home to the Big Stone County Fair and Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Elem. School.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 346 | — | |
| 1910 | 384 | 11.0% | |
| 1920 | 512 | 33.3% | |
| 1930 | 537 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 630 | 17.3% | |
| 1950 | 718 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 565 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 608 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 622 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 574 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 453 | −21.1% | |
| 2010 | 449 | −0.9% | |
| Est. 2014 | 428 | [8] | −4.7% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 449 people, 201 households, and 115 families residing in the city. The population density was 472.6 inhabitants per square mile (182.5/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 268.4 per square mile (103.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 201 households of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 453 people, 195 households, and 118 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.0 people per square mile (182.2/km²). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 239.1 per square mile (92.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.79% White, 1.10% Native American, 0.88% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races.
There were 195 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% 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 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,591, and the median income for a family was $37,273. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 5.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Clinton is home to several very prominent businesses and facilities. Including the Penguin Bar, Stattelman Lumber, Cabin Cafe, KJ's Country Store, Clinton Ag Service, Clinton Care Center, Brent's Kitchen, The Northern Star, Bonnie's Hometown Grocery, CTS computer services, Clinton Co-op Elevator and Shop, Clinton State Bank, Clinton Post Office, and Amanda's Shear Impressions. Highway 75 runs through the town, making it accessible and un-isolated. Also, near Clinton is beautiful Eli Lake. On which every year is held the world's longest lasting ice golf tournament; The Arctic Open! It has been held annually for over 30 years and usually draws crowds in the hundreds.
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.
- ↑ "Profile for Clinton, Minnesota". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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Coordinates: 45°27′37″N 96°26′01″W / 45.46028°N 96.43361°W