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'''Courtland''' is a city in [[Nicollet County, Minnesota|Nicollet County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was |
'''Courtland''' is a city in [[Nicollet County, Minnesota|Nicollet County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 734 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2713582|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=March 7, 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]-[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Courtland was [[plat]]ted in 1882.<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/n391 372]}}</ref> |
The place occupied by the current town was named Courtland in 1865, but was previously named Hilo.<ref name="History of the Minnesota Valley">{{cite web |last1=Bryant |first1=Charles S |title=History of the Minnesota Valley |url=https://lccn.loc.gov/rc01001125 |publisher=North Star, Minneapolis |access-date=February 7, 2021}}</ref> Courtland was [[plat]]ted in 1882.<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/n391 372]}}</ref> There are conflicting records for the origin of the name. According to Bryant (1882)<ref name="History of the Minnesota Valley"/> the city was named for [[Cortland County, New York]] and not spelled the same; however, Stennett (1908) <ref>{{cite web |last1=Stennett |first1=W.H. |title=A History of the Place Names Connected with The Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Omaha Railways |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000314567 |publisher=Chicago |access-date=February 7, 2021}}</ref> suggests it is named after [[Courland]], a once-Germanized region of present-day Latvia by an emigrant, J.H. Stewart, and was accidentally misspelled on the official record. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all 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=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 611 people, 237 households, and 176 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|231.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 251 housing units at an average density of {{convert|95.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% 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]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 611 people, 237 households, and 176 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|231.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 251 housing units at an average density of {{convert|95.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population. |
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There were 237 households of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were |
There were 237 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.96. |
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The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. |
The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 538 people, 188 households, and 150 families living in the city. |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 538 people, 188 households, and 150 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|202.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 190 housing units at an average density of {{convert|71.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population. |
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There were 188 households out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were |
There were 188 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.25. |
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In the city, the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $58,906, and the median income for a family was $66,184. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,461 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,267. |
The median income for a household in the city was $58,906, and the median income for a family was $66,184. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,461 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,267. About 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140730093136/http://www.courtlandmn.com/index.html City website] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140730093136/http://www.courtlandmn.com/index.html City website] |
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* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Courtland-Minnesota.html City-Dat.com] |
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Courtland-Minnesota.html City-Dat.com] |
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* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=20960 ePodunk: Profile for Courtland, Minnesota, MN] |
* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=20960 ePodunk: Profile for Courtland, Minnesota, MN] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204062813/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=20960 |date=February 4, 2013 }} |
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Courtland | |
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Motto: "A Great Place To Call Home"[1] | |
Coordinates: 44°16′12″N 94°20′47″W / 44.27000°N 94.34639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Nicollet |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor – Council |
• Mayor | Allen Poehler |
Area | |
• Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.78 km2) |
• Land | 2.61 sq mi (6.76 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 734 |
• Density | 281.01/sq mi (108.52/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 56021 |
Area code | 507 |
FIPS code | 27-13582[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 2393654[3] |
Website | courtlandmn |
Courtland is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 734 at the 2020 census.[5] It is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
[edit]The place occupied by the current town was named Courtland in 1865, but was previously named Hilo.[6] Courtland was platted in 1882.[7] There are conflicting records for the origin of the name. According to Bryant (1882)[6] the city was named for Cortland County, New York and not spelled the same; however, Stennett (1908) [8] suggests it is named after Courland, a once-Germanized region of present-day Latvia by an emigrant, J.H. Stewart, and was accidentally misspelled on the official record.
Geography
[edit]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.64 square miles (6.84 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 174 | — | |
1910 | 208 | 19.5% | |
1920 | 224 | 7.7% | |
1930 | 260 | 16.1% | |
1940 | 291 | 11.9% | |
1950 | 251 | −13.7% | |
1960 | 239 | −4.8% | |
1970 | 300 | 25.5% | |
1980 | 399 | 33.0% | |
1990 | 412 | 3.3% | |
2000 | 538 | 30.6% | |
2010 | 611 | 13.6% | |
2020 | 734 | 20.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[5] |
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 611 people, 237 households, and 176 families living in the city. The population density was 231.4 inhabitants per square mile (89.3/km2). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 95.1 per square mile (36.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 237 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 538 people, 188 households, and 150 families living in the city. The population density was 202.5 inhabitants per square mile (78.2/km2). There were 190 housing units at an average density of 71.5 per square mile (27.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.51% White, 1.12% Asian, 0.37% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 188 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,906, and the median income for a family was $66,184. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,461 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,267. About 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
References
[edit]- ^ "City of Courtland Minnesota". City of Courtland Minnesota. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Courtland, Minnesota
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Bryant, Charles S. "History of the Minnesota Valley". North Star, Minneapolis. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 372.
- ^ Stennett, W.H. "A History of the Place Names Connected with The Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Omaha Railways". Chicago. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
External links
[edit]- City website
- City-Dat.com
- ePodunk: Profile for Courtland, Minnesota, MN Archived February 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine