Wanda, Minnesota
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| Wanda, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| - Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 103 |
| - Density | 410.6/sq mi (158.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56294 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-68008[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653760[2] |
Wanda is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 103 at the 2000 census.
Wanda is in the southwest quadrant of Minnesota.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), all of it land.
Wanda is west of U.S. Highway 71 and north of U.S. Highway 14. County Highway 17 connects it to County Highway 4 less than a mile to the north, which in turn connects it to U.S. Highway 71 about four miles to the east.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 103 people, 45 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 410.6 people per square mile (159.1/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 187.4/sq mi (72.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.
There were 45 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,444 versus $11,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,213. There were no families and 3.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.0% of those over 64.
[edit] Businesses
There are seven businesses in Wanda:
- Wanda State Bank
- Wanda Country Steak and Drink
- Southside Bar
- Snap's Repair
- Wanda Computer LLC
- Brian's Auto Care
- Pam Vogel's Daycare
[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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