Elysian, Minnesota
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| Elysian, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Le Sueur, Waseca |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| - Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 486 |
| - Density | 551.3/sq mi (212.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56028 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-19160[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0643325[2] |
Elysian is a city in Le Sueur and Waseca counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 486 at the 2000 census. The city is distinct from Elysian Township.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), all land.
Minnesota Highway 60 serves as a main route in the community.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 486 people, 204 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 551.3/mi² (213.2/km²). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 313.1/mi² (121.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White, 0.21% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 204 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was UD$37,750, and the median income for a family was $47,778. Males had a median income of $31,359 versus $22,303 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,815. About 5.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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