Kenyon, Minnesota

Kenyon, Minnesota
City

Downtown Kenyon
Motto: "Boulevard Of Roses"

Location of Kenyon, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°16′17″N 92°59′10″W / 44.27139°N 92.98611°W / 44.27139; -92.98611
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Goodhue
Area[1]
 • Total 2.35 sq mi (6.09 km2)
 • Land 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 1,155 ft (352 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,815
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,817
 • Density 775.6/sq mi (299.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 55946
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-32840[4]
GNIS feature ID 0646112[5]
Website www.cityofkenyon.com

Kenyon is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. It was founded in 1856 and named in honor of Kenyon College.[6] The population was 1,815 at the 2010 census.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.35 square miles (6.09 km2), of which 2.34 square miles (6.06 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]

Minnesota State Highways 56 and 60 are two of the main routes in the city. Minnesota State Highway 246 is immediately north of Kenyon.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890666—
19001,20280.5%
19101,2372.9%
19201,36210.1%
19301,3821.5%
19401,53010.7%
19501,6517.9%
19601,624−1.6%
19701,575−3.0%
19801,529−2.9%
19901,5521.5%
20001,6617.0%
20101,8159.3%
Est. 20151,814[8]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,815 people, 755 households, and 465 families residing in the city. The population density was 775.6 inhabitants per square mile (299.5/km2). There were 841 housing units at an average density of 359.4 per square mile (138.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 755 households of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,661 people, 677 households, and 440 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.6 people per square mile (285.0/km²). There were 719 housing units at an average density of 318.9 per square mile (123.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.21% White, 0.12% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 1.93% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of the population.

There were 677 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,786, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $34,000 versus $22,255 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,569. About 2.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives and residents

See also

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. ↑ City of Kenyon - Welcome to the City of Kenyon...A Great Place to Grow - History
  7. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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Coordinates: 44°16′20″N 92°59′08″W / 44.27222°N 92.98556°W / 44.27222; -92.98556

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