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[[Image:Waterville, Minnesota.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Downtown Waterville, Minnesota]]
[[Image:Waterville, Minnesota.jpg|thumb|Downtown Waterville, Minnesota]]


'''Waterville''' is a city in [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 1,868 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 27, 2011}}</ref> It is close to [[Sakatah Lake State Park]] on the [[Cannon River (Minnesota)|Cannon River]].
'''Waterville''' is a town in [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 1,868 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 27, 2011}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It is close to [[Sakatah Lake State Park]] on the [[Cannon River (Minnesota)|Cannon River]].


Waterville has a yearly celebration called "Bullhead Days," and it is held in early June; the residents of the town get together for food, fun, a parade, a carnival and fireworks.
Waterville has a yearly celebration called "Bullhead Days," and it is held in early June; the residents of the town get together for food, fun, a parade, a carnival, and fireworks.


==History==
==History==
Waterville was [[plat]]ted in 1856 by nine [[New England]] natives.<ref name="Upham 303">{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog | title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance | publisher=Minnesota Historical Society | last=Upham | first=Warren | year=1920 | page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n322 303]}}</ref> The name "Waterville" comes from, [[Waterville, Maine]], E.I. Wright's, a member of the group, hometown. It is also mixed with the fact that it is positioned between Lake Tetonka and Lake Sakatah.<ref>http://www.watervillemn.com/city-of-waterville/history-waterville/default.aspx</ref> A post office has been in operation at Waterville since 1856.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Le+Sueur | title=Le Sueur County County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Waterville was incorporated as a city in 1898.<ref name="Upham 303" />
Waterville was [[plat]]ted in 1856 by nine [[New England]] natives.<ref name="Upham 303">{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog | title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance | publisher=Minnesota Historical Society | last=Upham | first=Warren | year=1920 | page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n322 303]}}</ref> The name "Waterville" comes from, [[Waterville, Maine]], E.I. Wright's, a member of the group, hometown. It is also mixed with the fact that it is positioned between Lake Tetonka and Lake Sakatah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.watervillemn.com/city-of-waterville/history-waterville/default.aspx|title=Waterville - Southern MN's Vacation Spot!}}</ref> A post office has been in operation at Waterville since 1856.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Le+Sueur | title=Le Sueur County County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=July 18, 2015}}</ref> Waterville was incorporated as a city in 1898.<ref name="Upham 303" />


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.70|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.34|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.70|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 13, 2012}}</ref>


Minnesota State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 13|13]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 60|60]] are two of the main routes in the city.
Minnesota State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 13|13]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 60|60]] are two of the main routes in the city.
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|2020= 1750
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br/>2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 5, 2019}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 5, 2019}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,868 people, 785 households, and 486 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1098.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 963 housing units at an average density of {{convert|566.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.8% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 13, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,868 people, 785 households, and 486 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1098.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 963 housing units at an average density of {{convert|566.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.8% of the population.


There were 785 households of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.
There were 785 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.


The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,833 people, 756 households, and 501 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,088.8 people per square mile (421.3/km²). There were 864 housing units at an average density of 513.2 per square mile (198.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.87% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.09% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.33% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,833 people, 756 households, and 501 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,088.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 864 housing units at an average density of {{convert|513.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.87% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.09% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.33% of the population.


There were 756 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.
There were 756 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.


In the city, the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $35,950, and the median income for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $32,361 versus $24,327 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,958. About 6.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,950, and the median income for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $32,361 versus $24,327 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,958. About 6.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
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[[Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District]] operates public schools.<ref>"[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1guTwcy7lTwFTkB1vg9yIGAbGphlN7DDd/preview 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.</ref>
[[Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District]] operates public schools.<ref>"[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1guTwcy7lTwFTkB1vg9yIGAbGphlN7DDd/preview 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.</ref>


==Famous residents==
==Notable people==
* Major [[A. B. Rogers]] (1829–1889), railway surveyor who discovered [[Rogers Pass (British Columbia)|Rogers Pass]] in [[British Columbia]], Canada. The railway surveyor was not originally from Waterville, but lived there at the end of his life.
* Major [[A. B. Rogers]] (1829–1889), railway surveyor who discovered [[Rogers Pass (British Columbia)|Rogers Pass]] in [[British Columbia]], Canada. The railway surveyor was not originally from Waterville, but lived there at the end of his life.
*Artist [[Adolf Dehn]] was born in Waterville, Minnesota, November 22, 1895 and he died in New York City, May 19, 1968. Two-time recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Dehn was one of the most notable lithographers of the 20th century.
*Artist [[Adolf Dehn]] was born in Waterville, Minnesota, November 22, 1895, and he died in New York City, May 19, 1968. Two-time recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Dehn was one of the most notable lithographers of the 20th century.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://cityofwaterville.com/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 16:29, 15 November 2023

For other settlements called Waterville, see Waterville.

Waterville, Minnesota
Small Town
Motto: 
"A Town of Friendly People"
Location of Waterville, Minnesota
Location of Waterville, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°13′24″N 93°34′27″W / 44.22333°N 93.57417°W / 44.22333; -93.57417
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyLe Sueur
Government
 • TypeMayor - Council
 • MayorWilliam "Bill" Conlin[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2)
 • Land1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2)
 • Water0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,750
 • Density1,037.96/sq mi (400.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56096
Area code507
FIPS code27-68584[4]
GNIS feature ID2397212[3]
Websitecityofwaterville.com
Downtown Waterville, Minnesota

Waterville is a town in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,868 at the 2010 census.[5] It is close to Sakatah Lake State Park on the Cannon River.

Waterville has a yearly celebration called "Bullhead Days," and it is held in early June; the residents of the town get together for food, fun, a parade, a carnival, and fireworks.

History

[edit]

Waterville was platted in 1856 by nine New England natives.[6] The name "Waterville" comes from, Waterville, Maine, E.I. Wright's, a member of the group, hometown. It is also mixed with the fact that it is positioned between Lake Tetonka and Lake Sakatah.[7] A post office has been in operation at Waterville since 1856.[8] Waterville was incorporated as a city in 1898.[6]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.34 square miles (6.06 km2), of which 1.70 square miles (4.40 km2) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2) is water.[9]

Minnesota State Highways 13 and 60 are two of the main routes in the city.

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880498—
189093788.2%
19001,26034.5%
19101,2731.0%
19201,211−4.9%
19301,41917.2%
19401,60012.8%
19501,6271.7%
19601,623−0.2%
19701,539−5.2%
19801,71711.6%
19901,7713.1%
20001,8333.5%
20101,8681.9%
20201,750−6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2018 Estimate[11]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,868 people, 785 households, and 486 families living in the city. The population density was 1,098.8 inhabitants per square mile (424.2/km2). There were 963 housing units at an average density of 566.5 per square mile (218.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 785 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,833 people, 756 households, and 501 families living in the city. The population density was 1,088.8 inhabitants per square mile (420.4/km2). There were 864 housing units at an average density of 513.2 per square mile (198.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% White, 0.11% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 756 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,950, and the median income for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $32,361 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,958. About 6.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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

Notable people

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  • Major A. B. Rogers (1829–1889), railway surveyor who discovered Rogers Pass in British Columbia, Canada. The railway surveyor was not originally from Waterville, but lived there at the end of his life.
  • Artist Adolf Dehn was born in Waterville, Minnesota, November 22, 1895, and he died in New York City, May 19, 1968. Two-time recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Dehn was one of the most notable lithographers of the 20th century.

References

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  1. ^ "City of Waterville - City Council". Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waterville, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 303.
  7. ^ "Waterville - Southern MN's Vacation Spot!".
  8. ^ "Le Sueur County County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  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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