Kandiyohi, Minnesota

Coordinates: 45°07′53″N 94°55′58″W / 45.13139°N 94.93278°W / 45.13139; -94.93278
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Kandiyohi
Historic Kandiyohi Bank
Historic Kandiyohi Bank
Location of Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Location of Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°07′53″N 94°55′58″W / 45.13139°N 94.93278°W / 45.13139; -94.93278
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyKandiyohi
Area
 • Total0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)
 • Land0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,221 ft (372 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total569
 • Density1,455.24/sq mi (562.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56251
Area code320
FIPS code27-32372[3]
GNIS feature ID2395488[2]

Kandiyohi (/ˌkændiˈjh/ KAN-dee-YOH-hy)[4] is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 491 at the 2010 census.[5]

History[edit]

Kandiyohi was laid out in 1869, when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] In 1869 the Minnesota legislature voted Kandiyohi to be the new state capital due to its central location. The bill was vetoed by governor William Rainey Marshall on the grounds that "[t]he western treeless districts" further out from Kandiyohi would place the capital away from the likely population center.[7]

Kandiyohi was derived from a Sioux name meaning "where the buffalo fish come from".[8]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.[9] Including five family-friendly parks.

U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
188075
1910185
1920184−0.5%
19301924.3%
194027141.1%
19502938.1%
19603126.5%
1970295−5.4%
198044751.5%
199050613.2%
20005559.7%
2010491−11.5%
202056915.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 491 people, 202 households, and 130 families living in the city. The population density was 1,444.1 inhabitants per square mile (557.6/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 685.3 per square mile (264.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 32.6 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 555 people, 215 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 1,754.2 inhabitants per square mile (677.3/km2). There were 228 housing units at an average density of 720.7 per square mile (278.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.54% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.90% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,364, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $19,659 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,897. About 3.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kandiyohi, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b "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. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]
  6. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 270.
  7. ^ 'Shaping Minnesota's Identity: 150 Years of State History' pgs. 66-7, Steven J. Keillor, 2008 ISBN 978-1-880654-37-8
  8. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 172.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ 'Mary Lou Freeman-obituary,' Storm Lake Journal (Iowa), September 9, 2006, 7A
  12. ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Presen-Eugene Peter Knudsen