Montevideo, Minnesota

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Montevideo, Minnesota
City

Location of Montevideo
within Chippewa County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°56′55″N 95°43′13″W / 44.94861°N 95.72028°W / 44.94861; -95.72028
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Chippewa
Government
 • Type Council – Manager
 • Mayor Debra Lee Fader
Area[1]
 • Total 4.85 sq mi (12.56 km2)
 • Land 4.76 sq mi (12.33 km2)
 • Water 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation 932 ft (284 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 5,383
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 5,247
 • Density 1,130.9/sq mi (436.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56265
Area code(s) 320
FIPS code 27-43720[4]
GNIS feature ID 0648046[5]
Website www.montevideomn.org

Montevideo /ˌmɒntəˈvɪdi.oʊ/ is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,383 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Chippewa County.

Geography

Montevideo is located in a double river valley where the Minnesota and Chippewa rivers converge, approximately 140 miles (230 km) west of Minneapolis, at the junction of U.S. Highways 59 and 212 with Minnesota State Highways 7 and 29.

The surrounding topography is dominated by farmland and prairies, as well as river valleys with many scenic overlooks and small bluffs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.85 square miles (12.56 km2), of which, 4.76 square miles (12.33 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[1]

Climate

Montevideo, as with the rest of Minnesota, has a four-season humid continental climate with great differences between summer and winter.[7] The average July high is 28 °C (82 °F) with the average January high being −6 °C (21 °F).[8]

Climate data for Montevideo
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15
(59)		 16
(61)		 26
(79)		 32
(90)		 40
(104)		 39
(102)		 41
(106)		 38
(100)		 40
(104)		 33
(91)		 23
(73)		 17
(63)		 41
(106)
Average high °C (°F) −6
(21)		 −4
(25)		 2
(36)		 12
(54)		 20
(68)		 25
(77)		 28
(82)		 27
(81)		 22
(72)		 15
(59)		 3
(37)		 −3
(27)		 11.8
(53.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −11
(12)		 −9
(16)		 −2
(28)		 6
(43)		 13
(55)		 18
(64)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 15
(59)		 8
(46)		 −1
(30)		 −7
(19)		 5.9
(42.5)
Average low °C (°F) −16
(3)		 −15
(5)		 −7
(19)		 1
(34)		 7
(45)		 12
(54)		 15
(59)		 14
(57)		 9
(48)		 2
(36)		 −6
(21)		 −12
(10)		 0.3
(32.6)
Record low °C (°F) −38
(−36)		 −38
(−36)		 −35
(−31)		 −20
(−4)		 −6
(21)		 0
(32)		 3
(37)		 0
(32)		 −6
(21)		 −18
(0)		 −30
(−22)		 −37
(−35)		 −38
(−36)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 10
(0.39)		 10
(0.39)		 30
(1.18)		 50
(1.97)		 70
(2.76)		 100
(3.94)		 70
(2.76)		 90
(3.54)		 70
(2.76)		 30
(1.18)		 20
(0.79)		 10
(0.39)		 560
(22.05)
Source: [9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880862—
18901,43766.7%
19002,14649.3%
19103,05642.4%
19204,41944.6%
19304,319−2.3%
19405,22020.9%
19505,4594.6%
19605,6934.3%
19705,661−0.6%
19805,8453.3%
19905,499−5.9%
20005,346−2.8%
20105,3830.7%
Est. 20145,221[10]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,383 people, 2,326 households, and 1,404 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,130.9 inhabitants per square mile (436.6/km2). There were 2,510 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 2,326 households of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 5,346 people, 2,353 households, and 1,444 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,190.5 people per square mile (459.7/km²). There were 2,551 housing units at an average density of 568.1 per square mile (219.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.11% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 2,353 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,447, and the median income for a family was $44,706. Males had a median income of $30,838 versus $19,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,025. About 4.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture

Local media

KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are local radio stations owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc. KKRM is owned by Thunderhawk Broadcasting, Inc.

Sister Cities

Montevideo is a sister city of:

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. ↑ http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=17037&cityname=Montevideo%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&units=
  8. ↑ http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=17037&cityname=Montevideo-Minnesota-United-States-of-America
  9. ↑ "Montevideo, Minnesota". Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "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: 44°56′33″N 95°43′25″W / 44.94250°N 95.72361°W / 44.94250; -95.72361

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