Raymond, Minnesota
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Raymond is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 803 at the 2000 census. Apol's Harley Davidson draws many Harley enthusiasts from the west-central Minnesota area to its dealership. Raymond High School consoidated with Clara City and Maynard High Schools in the late 1980's to create the MACCRAY (Maynard-Clara City-Raymond Independent School District).
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 803 people, 310 households, and 222 families residing in the city. The population density was 508.3/km² (1,316.3/mi²). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 210.1/km² (544.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 0.12% African American, 0.37% Native American, 2.37% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.36% of the population.
There were 310 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,083, and the median income for a family was $40,865. Males had a median income of $28,092 versus $18,676 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,399. About 7.4% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Noted people
- William A. Mitchell-a food chemist who had the patent on Pop Rocks and was born here.
- Winner -Carol Radtke, a woman from Raymond won a $10,000 cash treasure chest from NBC's 2006 hit show Treasure Hunters
- Nic Smith -Lives In Raymond, said to be the coolest person alive.