Lonsdale, Minnesota

City of Lonsdale, Minnesota
City

Downtown Lonsdale
Motto: Preserving Our Heritage To Better Our Future

Location in the state of Minnesota, USA
Coordinates: 44°28′48″N 93°25′50″W / 44.48000°N 93.43056°W / 44.48000; -93.43056Coordinates: 44°28′48″N 93°25′50″W / 44.48000°N 93.43056°W / 44.48000; -93.43056
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Rice
Incorporated 1903
Government
 • Mayor Tim Rud
Area[1]
 • Total 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2)
 • Land 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation 1,093 ft (333 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 3,674
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 3,757
 • Density 1,345.8/sq mi (519.6/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-4)
 • Summer (DST) CST (UTC-5)
ZIP code 55046
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-38150[4]
GNIS feature ID 0647154[5]
Website www.lonsdale.govoffice.com

Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,674 at the 2010 census.[6]

History

Lonsdale was laid out in 1903.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.77 square miles (7.17 km2); 2.73 square miles (7.07 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[1]

Minnesota State Highway 19 serves as a main route in the city.

Lonsdale is six miles (10 km) from Interstate 35.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910271—
192045969.4%
193050810.7%
19405457.3%
1950510−6.4%
19605416.1%
197062215.0%
19801,16086.5%
19901,2527.9%
20001,49119.1%
20103,674146.4%
Est. 20153,843[8]4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,674 people, 1,277 households, and 976 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,345.8 inhabitants per square mile (519.6/km2). There were 1,370 housing units at an average density of 501.8 per square mile (193.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,277 households of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 34.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.2% were from 25 to 44; 15.9% were from 45 to 64; and 4.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,491 people, 560 households, and 394 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,127.3 people per square mile (436.1/km²). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 436.2 per square mile (168.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.66% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 560 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,054, and the median income for a family was $58,676. Males had a median income of $37,800 versus $25,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,368. About 4.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Residents of the Lonsdale area are served by two public school districts and one Catholic school. They include:

Tri-City United Public Schools - ISD # 2905

New Prague Public Schools - ISD # 721

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. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 462.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
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