Elysian, Minnesota

Elysian (/ɛˈliːzjən/ el-EE-zyən)[4] is a city in Le Sueur and Waseca counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 708 at the 2020 Census.[5] The city is distinct from Elysian Township.

Elysian, Minnesota
City
Downtown Elysian
Downtown Elysian
Location Elysian
Location Elysian
Coordinates: 44°12′24″N 93°40′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesLe Sueur, Waseca
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
Area
[1]
 • Total1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2)
 • Land1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total708
 • Density601.02/sq mi (231.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56028
Area code507
FIPS code27-19160[3]
GNIS feature ID2394684[2]
Websiteelysianmn.com

History

Elysian was platted in 1856, and named for Elysium in Greek mythology.[6] Elysian was incorporated in 1884.[6]

Geography

Elysian is about 70 miles south-southwest of Minneapolis. Minnesota Highway 60 serves as a main route in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.21 square miles (3.13 km2); 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics
The old Elysian Public School building, now owned by the Le Sueur County Historical Society, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880167—
1890348108.4%
190045931.9%
1910345−24.8%
19203542.6%
19303889.6%
1940382−1.5%
19504025.2%
1960382−5.0%
197044516.5%
19804542.0%
1990445−2.0%
20004869.2%
201065234.2%
20207088.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the Census of 2020, there were 708 people, 295 households, and 197 families living in the city.[8] The population density was 590 inhabitants per square mile (227.8/km2). There were 393 housing units at an average density of 327.5 per square mile (126.4/km2).[5] The racial makeup of the city was 92.93% White, 1.12% African American, 0.70% American Native, 0.28% Asian, and 4.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.[9]

There were 295 households, of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.6% had a male householder with no wife present. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.71.[10]

The median age in the city was 52.8 years. 12.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 15 to 44; and 30.5% were 65 years of age or older.[5]

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 652 people, 273 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 552.5 inhabitants per square mile (213.3/km2). There were 372 housing units at an average density of 315.3 per square mile (121.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 273 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% 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 2.84.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% 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[12] of 2000, there were 486 people, 204 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 551.3 inhabitants per square mile (212.9/km2). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 313.1 per square mile (120.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White, 0.21% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

Education

Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District operates public schools.[13]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elysian, Minnesota
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  5. "Elysian city | Census Data". Census Data Explorer. 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 301.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES (S1101)| Elysian City (ACS 1-Year)". United States Census Bureau (USCB). 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  9. "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE (P2) | Elysian city (2020: DEC)". United States Census Bureau. 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  10. "DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES (DP05) | Elysian city (ACS 1-Year)". United States Census Bureau (USCB). 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  12. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  13. "Public School District Attendance Areas and Educational Facility Locations Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District." Posted on the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District website. Retrieved on September 5, 2018.
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