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'''Good Thunder''' is a city in [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth County]], [[Minnesota]], along the [[Maple River (Minnesota)|Maple River]]. The population was 583 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 |url-status=dead |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=July 21, 2011 }}</ref> It is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]&ndash;[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Good Thunder''' is a city in [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth County]], [[Minnesota]], United States, situated along the [[Maple River (Minnesota)|Maple River]]. The population was 560 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Good_Thunder_city,_Minnesota?g=160XX00US2724506 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>

==History==
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[[File:Good Thunder.jpg|thumb|left|Good Thunder, after whom the town is named]]
Originally, this area was a part of the [[Winnebago Reservation]] from 1855 to 1859. John Graham established a hotel in what is now the town in 1870.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Schrader |first=Julie |title=The Heritage of Blue Earth County |publisher=Curtis Media Corporation |year=1990 |pages=214}}</ref> When the railroad arrived in Minnesota, the town began as an agricultural commerce center.

Good Thunder was [[plat]]ted in April 1871, and named for a [[Winnebago people|Winnebago]] chief (who was also known as Wakuntchapinka).<ref name=":1">{{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><ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Upham |first=Warren |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ci0UAAAAYAAJ |title=Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society |date=1920 |publisher=Minnesota Historical Society |others=Minnesota Historical Society |volume=XVII |pages=59–60 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Johansen |first1=Bruce E. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IYIbAQAAMAAJ |title=The Encyclopedia Of Native American Biography |last2=Jr |first2=Donald A. Grinde |date=August 21, 1998 |publisher=Da Capo Press |isbn=978-0-306-80870-8 |pages=150 |language=en}}</ref> Chief Good Thunder was well known to the early white towns people, and he had converted to [[Christianity in the United States|Christianity]].<ref name=":1" />

The town was incorporated on March 2, 1893.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=Upham |first=Warren |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ho23eS5qjNgC |title=Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia |date=2001 |publisher=Minnesota Historical Society Press |isbn=978-0-87351-396-8 |pages=63 |language=en}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.64|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]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 12, 2012}}</ref>
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[[File:2009-0805-GT-CityOffices.jpg|thumb|left|Good Thunder City Offices]]
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.64|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=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>


Former [[Minnesota State Highway 66|State Highway 66]]; and County Roads 1 and 10 are three of the main routes in the community.
Former [[Minnesota State Highway 66|State Highway 66]]; and County Roads 1 and 10 are three of the main routes in the community.{{ Clear left}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align= left
|1880= 149
|1880= 149
|1900= 505
|1900= 505
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|2000= 592
|2000= 592
|2010= 583
|2010= 583
|2020= 560
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2022
|estimate=572
|estimate=566
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
|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|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 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>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=January 22, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 22, 2024}}</ref>
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|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=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}
}}

Good Thunder is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]–[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato – North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
Someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.21.
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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 583 people, 227 households, and 155 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|910.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 242 housing units at an average density of {{convert|378.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.


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As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 583 people, 227 households, and 155 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|910.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 242 housing units at an average density of {{convert|378.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.
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There were 227 households of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% 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.

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There were 227 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% 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.


The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 592 people, 217 households, and 161 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 945.7 people per square mile (362.8/km²). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 372.2 per square mile (142.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.34% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.69% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 592 people, 217 households, and 161 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|945.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 233 housing units at an average density of {{convert|372.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.34% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.69% from two or more races.


There were 217 households out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% 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 3.21.
There were 217 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
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[[File:2009-0805-GT-StJohnLuth.jpg|thumb|left|upright|St. John Lutheran Church]]
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In the city, the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $31,375 versus $21,146 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,524. About 12.4% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $31,375 versus $21,146 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,524. About 12.4% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.


==History==
==Gallery==
<gallery class="center" mode="packed" widths="124" heights="124" caption="Good Thunder, Minnesota">
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[[File:Good Thunder.jpg|thumb|left|Good Thunder, after whom the town is named]]
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File:2009-0805-GT-CityOffices.jpg|Good Thunder City Offices
Good Thunder was [[plat]]ted in 1871, and named for a Winnebago chief.<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>
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File:2009-0805-GT-StJohnLuth.jpg|St. John Lutheran Church
File:Edwin or Fred Hilke, Good Thunder, Minnesota.jpg|Hilke in Good Thunder in 1908
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Blue Earth County, Minnesota}}
{{Blue Earth County, Minnesota}}
{{Mankato North Mankato MSA}}
{{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 03:31, 4 December 2024

Good Thunder, Minnesota
City
Water tower
Water tower
Location of Good Thunder, Minnesota
Location of Good Thunder, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°00′24″N 94°04′13″W / 44.00667°N 94.07028°W / 44.00667; -94.07028
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
PlattedApril 1871
IncorporatedMarch 2, 1893
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
 • MayorRobert Anderson
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Land0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
560
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
566
 • Density893.14/sq mi (344.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
56037
Area code507
FIPS code27-24506
GNIS feature ID2394927[2]
Sales tax7.375%[5]
Websitegoodthundermn.com

Good Thunder is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States, situated along the Maple River. The population was 560 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

[edit]
Good Thunder, after whom the town is named

Originally, this area was a part of the Winnebago Reservation from 1855 to 1859. John Graham established a hotel in what is now the town in 1870.[6] When the railroad arrived in Minnesota, the town began as an agricultural commerce center.

Good Thunder was platted in April 1871, and named for a Winnebago chief (who was also known as Wakuntchapinka).[7][8][9] Chief Good Thunder was well known to the early white towns people, and he had converted to Christianity.[7]

The town was incorporated on March 2, 1893.[8][10]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.[11]

Former State Highway 66; and County Roads 1 and 10 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880149—
1900505—
1910419−17.0%
192046410.7%
1930452−2.6%
19404571.1%
19504764.2%
1960468−1.7%
19704894.5%
198056014.5%
19905610.2%
20005925.5%
2010583−1.5%
2020560−3.9%
2022 (est.)566[4]1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2020 Census[3]

Good Thunder is part of the Mankato–North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

[edit]

Someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.21.

As of the census of 2010, there were 583 people, 227 households, and 155 families living in the city. The population density was 910.9 inhabitants per square mile (351.7/km2). There were 242 housing units at an average density of 378.1 per square mile (146.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 227 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% 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.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 592 people, 217 households, and 161 families living in the city. The population density was 945.7 inhabitants per square mile (365.1/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 372.2 per square mile (143.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.69% from two or more races.

There were 217 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $31,375 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,524. About 12.4% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

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  • Good Thunder, Minnesota
  • Good Thunder City Offices
    Good Thunder City Offices
  • St. John Lutheran Church
    St. John Lutheran Church
  • Hilke in Good Thunder in 1908
    Hilke in Good Thunder in 1908

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References

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  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: Good Thunder, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Good Thunder (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Schrader, Julie (1990). The Heritage of Blue Earth County. Curtis Media Corporation. p. 214.
  7. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 59.
  8. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. Vol. XVII. Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota Historical Society. pp. 59–60.
  9. ^ Johansen, Bruce E.; Jr, Donald A. Grinde (August 21, 1998). The Encyclopedia Of Native American Biography. Da Capo Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-306-80870-8.
  10. ^ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-87351-396-8.
  11. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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