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Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Town
Location of Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Location of Eagle Lake, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°9′40″N 93°52′57″W / 44.16111°N 93.88250°W / 44.16111; -93.88250
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
Government
 • TypeMayor - Council
 • MayorTim Auringer[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2)
 • Land1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,010 ft (308 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
2,422
 • Estimate 
(2017)[4]
3,030
 • Density1,961.17/sq mi (757.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56024
Area code507
FIPS code27-17378
GNIS feature ID0643025[5]
Websitehttp://www.eaglelakemn.com/

Eagle Lake is a suburb of Mankato, Minnesota in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,422 at the 2010 census.[6] 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

Eagle Lake was platted in 1872.[7] The city was named from nearby Eagle Lake.[8] A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873.[9]

Geography

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

Demographics

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%
2017 (est.)3,030[4]25.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2012 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,422 people, 887 households, and 650 families residing 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 years of age 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.

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, 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 out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 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 years of age 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.

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.

Eagle Lake Tator Days

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.

References

  1. ^ "Tim Auringer Appointed Eagle Lake Mayor". 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ "2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jan 3, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  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.
  9. ^ "Blue Earth County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-11-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Retrieved September 12, 2013.

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