Brooten, Minnesota
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Brooten is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 649 at the 2000 census. The city limits extend into Pope County.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 649 people, 278 households, and 167 families residing in the city. The population density was 172.8/km² (446.7/mi²). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 90.0/km² (232.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.
There were 278 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $43,083. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,048. About 8.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Activities/Offerings
In Brooten, there is:
-BMX Track
-3+ Churches
-2 Parks
-Reversible 9-Hole Golf Course
-2 softball fields, both lighted
-Restaurant
-Migrant village
-Elementary School (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District [ISD #2364])
-2 Bars
-Bank
-2 Gas Stations
-Liquor Store
-Grocery Store
The 2nd weekend in July is its community celebration called "Bonanza Valley Days." It lasts from that Friday with a dance, to the Ice Cream Social on Sunday. There is a bike rally, fireworks, pageant, kiddie parade, grand parade, and a whole bunch more.
