Mahnomen, Minnesota
Mahnomen (/məˈnoʊmən/ mə-NOH-mən)[4] is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wild Rice River. The population was 1,214 at the 2010 census.[5] It is the county seat of Mahnomen County.[6]
Mahnomen | |
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 Mahnomen County Courthouse in Mahnomen | |
 Location of the city of Mahnomen within Mahnomen County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 47°18′57″N 95°58′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Warnsholz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,240 |
| • Density | 1,184.34/sq mi (457.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56557 |
| Area code | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-39392[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647385[3] |
| Website | www |
U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of the main routes in Mahnomen.
History
"Mahnomen" comes from the Ojibwe name for wild rice.[7]
A post office called Mahnomen has been in operation since 1904.[8] Mahnomen City Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education
The city is served by Mahnomen ISD 432.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all of it land.[9]
Climate
| Climate data for Mahnomen, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1927–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 51 (11) |
52 (11) |
79 (26) |
96 (36) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
103 (39) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
72 (22) |
56 (13) |
103 (39) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 15.2 (−9.3) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
34.4 (1.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
74.2 (23.4) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
69.2 (20.7) |
53.5 (11.9) |
34.1 (1.2) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
49.8 (9.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 6.3 (−14.3) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
40.9 (4.9) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
66.5 (19.2) |
57.9 (14.4) |
43.9 (6.6) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Average low °F (°C) | −2.5 (−19.2) |
1.5 (−16.9) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
43.3 (6.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
46.6 (8.1) |
34.4 (1.3) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
5.6 (−14.7) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −44 (−42) |
−53 (−47) |
−34 (−37) |
−10 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
26 (−3) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
4 (−16) |
−35 (−37) |
−39 (−39) |
−53 (−47) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.79 (20) |
0.73 (19) |
1.08 (27) |
1.71 (43) |
3.15 (80) |
4.72 (120) |
3.76 (96) |
3.44 (87) |
2.76 (70) |
2.26 (57) |
0.96 (24) |
1.05 (27) |
26.41 (671) |
| Source: NOAA[10][11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 796 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,076 | 35.2% | |
| 1930 | 989 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,429 | 44.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,464 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,462 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,313 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,283 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,154 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,202 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,214 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,240 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,214 people, 529 households, and 293 families living in the city. The population density was 1,145.3 inhabitants per square mile (442.2/km2). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 549.1 per square mile (212.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 59.3% White, 0.2% African American, 31.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 9.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 529 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% 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 2.81.
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,202 people, 532 households, and 311 families living in the city. The population density was 1,252.9 inhabitants per square mile (483.7/km2). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 600.4 per square mile (231.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.29% White, 0.08% African American, 16.06% Native American, and 9.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 532 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,479 versus $21,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,538. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Abra J. Powers, Minnesota state legislator and lawyer, lived in Mahnomen.[13]
- Nicholas Spaeth, North Dakota Attorney General, was born in Mahnomen.[14]
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 323.
- "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "Station: Mahnomen, MN". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Abra J, Powers
- North Supreme Court News-Nicholas Spaeth
External links
Municipalities and communities of Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Mahnomen County | |
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated community | ||
| Indian reservations | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |