Royalton, Minnesota
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| Royalton, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Morrison, Benton |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| - Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 816 |
| - Density | 473.7/sq mi (182.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56373 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-56176[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650375[2] |
Royalton is a city in Benton and Morrison counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota, along the Platte River. The population was 816 at the 2000 census. The city is located mainly in Morrison County.
UMYEAH I AM SO POSITIVE THAT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS OOK BUT THE HIGH SCHOOL SUCKS!
I AM POSITIVE THAT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS ONLY HALF DECENT AND THE HIGH SCHOOL IS SO HORRIBLE IT IS A SHAME TO EVERYONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT IT THAT IT EXSISTS.. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER ENROLLING A CHILD INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL AND REALLY THINK IT THROUGH BEFORE YOU SEND A CHILD TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.== History == In 1853, R.D Kinney came to the then territory of Minnesota from Vermont as a missionary to the Native Americans. Soon after arriving, he built his house on the location of present day Royalton. The post office then appointed him postmaster and asked for suggestions for names for the post office. Kinney suggested Royalton because it was the name of his hometown in Vermont and the post office took his suggestion.
A complete history of Royalton and the surrounding area is available at: History
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.5 km²), all of it land.
U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the community.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 816 people, 322 households, and 209 familiesresiding in the city. The population density was 473.7 people per square mile (183.2/km²). There were 328 housing units at an average density of 190.4/sq mi (73.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.77% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.49% Pacific Islander, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.
There were 322 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average householdsize was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,173, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $31,167 versus $20,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,926. About 6.3% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
The Royalton Schools operates one elementary school, one high school. As with other Minnesota school systems, the Royalton Schools has open enrollment. The athletic team for the high school is the Royals. They offer sports in both schools and extra activities. In elementary there is the disadvatage of not playing other teams in sports.
Royalton in a public school that offers a good amount of education. Located next to the church the Catholics may go to religion classes during the day, when scheduled. With app. 2 teachers per grade and 30 students in each class it is a decently small sized school.
Offers M.A.P (my afterschool place) to children who are not picked up right away after school.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 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.
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