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'''Eagle Lake''' is a suburb of [[Mankato, Minnesota]] in [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 2,422 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=27 April 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}</ref> It is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]&ndash;[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Eagle Lake''' is in [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 3,278 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2717378 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 23, 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]-[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


[[U.S. Route 14]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 60]] are two of the main arterial routes in the community.
[[U.S. Route 14 in Minnesota|U.S. Route 14]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 60]] are two of the main arterial routes in the community.


==History==
==History==
Eagle Lake was [[plat]]ted in 1872.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ShcLAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA59|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=59}}</ref> The city was named from nearby [[Eagle Lake (Blue Earth County, Minnesota)|Eagle Lake]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA66|year=1908|page=66}}</ref>
A post office was established in the area in 1870 and the village created was named Spier. It was not until 1873 the name changed to Eagle Lake.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Schrader |first=Julie |title=The Heritage of Blue Earth County |publisher=Curtis Media Corporation |year=1990 |pages=186}}</ref> The townsite was [[plat]]ted in 1872.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n78 59]}}</ref> It was named after nearby [[Eagle Lake (Blue Earth County, Minnesota)|Eagle Lake]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA66|year=1908|page=66}}</ref> A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Blue+Earth | title=Blue Earth County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref>
A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Blue+Earth | title=Blue Earth County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=16 March 2015}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<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=2012-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|1.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=U.S. Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 25, 2022|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 25, 2022}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=September 12, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}</ref><br>2012 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2013}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 12, 2013}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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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=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,422 people, 887 households, and 650 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1504.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 931 housing units at an average density of {{convert|578.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.8% of the population.
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 2,422 people, 887 households, and 650 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1504.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 931 housing units at an average density of {{convert|578.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.8% of the population.


There were 887 households of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 4.13.
There were 887 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.13.


The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The median age in the city was 31.7. 28.7% of residents were under 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 1,787 people, 651 households, and 481 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,485.0 people per square mile (575.0/km²). There were 663 housing units at an average density of 551.0 per square mile (213.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.67% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.50% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.40% of the population.
As of the 2000 [[census]], there were 1,787 people, 651 households, and 481 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,485.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 663 housing units at an average density of {{convert|551.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.67% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.50% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.40% of the population.


There were 651 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.
There were 651 households, of which 45.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.


In the city, the population was spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 30. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $46,413, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $33,313 versus $23,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,574. About 5.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,413, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $33,313 versus $23,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] was $17,574. About 5.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older.


==Eagle Lake Tator Days==
==Eagle Lake Tator Days==
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Every third weekend of July, Eagle Lake celebrates its city through Tator Days. Events usually include a Miss Eagle Lake queen coronation on Thursday, a grand parade Saturday afternoon and a fundraising breakfast Sunday morning. The American Legion gives free french fries to those sporting the Tator Days raffle buttons.
Every third weekend of July, Eagle Lake celebrates Tator Days. Events usually include a Miss Eagle Lake queen coronation on Thursday, a grand parade Saturday afternoon and a fundraising breakfast Sunday morning. The American Legion gives free french fries to those sporting Tator Days raffle buttons.


==References==
==References==
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{{Blue Earth County, Minnesota}}
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{{Mankato North Mankato MSA}}
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[[Category:Cities in Blue Earth County, Minnesota]]
[[Category:Cities in Blue Earth County, Minnesota]]

Latest revision as of 03:21, 28 June 2024

This article is about the town in Minnesota. For lakes in Minnesota, see Eagle Lake (disambiguation).
Eagle Lake
City
US-14 run by north of town
US-14 run by north of town
Location of Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Location of Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°09′49″N 93°52′56″W / 44.16361°N 93.88222°W / 44.16361; -93.88222
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
Government
 • TypeMayor - Council
 • MayorTim Auringer[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
 • Land1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,010 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
3,278
 • Estimate 
(2021)[5]
3,286
 • Density1,702.86/sq mi (657.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56024
Area code507
FIPS code27-17378
GNIS feature ID2394589[3]
Websiteeaglelakemn.com

Eagle Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,278 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.

U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.

History

[edit]

A post office was established in the area in 1870 and the village created was named Spier. It was not until 1873 the name changed to Eagle Lake.[6] The townsite was platted in 1872.[7] It was named after nearby Eagle Lake.[8] A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873.[9]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2), all land.[10]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910231—
19202310.0%
1930222−3.9%
194026921.2%
195031015.2%
196050663.2%
197083965.8%
19801,47075.2%
19901,70315.9%
20001,7874.9%
20102,42235.5%
20203,27835.3%
2021 (est.)3,286[5]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2020 Census[4]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,422 people, 887 households, and 650 families living in the city. The population density was 1,504.3 inhabitants per square mile (580.8/km2). There were 931 housing units at an average density of 578.3 per square mile (223.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 887 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 31.7. 28.7% of residents were under 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 6.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

[edit]

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,787 people, 651 households, and 481 families living in the city. The population density was 1,485.0 inhabitants per square mile (573.4/km2). There were 663 housing units at an average density of 551.0 per square mile (212.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% White, 0.67% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 651 households, of which 45.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 30. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,413, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $33,313 versus $23,520 for females. The per capita income was $17,574. About 5.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older.

Eagle Lake Tator Days

[edit]

Every third weekend of July, Eagle Lake celebrates Tator Days. Events usually include a Miss Eagle Lake queen coronation on Thursday, a grand parade Saturday afternoon and a fundraising breakfast Sunday morning. The American Legion gives free french fries to those sporting Tator Days raffle buttons.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Tim Auringer Appointed Eagle Lake Mayor". February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
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  5. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
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  7. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 59.
  8. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 66.
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  10. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer files 2010". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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