Trosky, Minnesota

Trosky, Minnesota
—  City  —
Location of Trosky, Minnesota
Coordinates:
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Pipestone
Government
 • Type Mayor – Council
 • Mayor Jeff Carstensen
Area
 • Total 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
 • Land 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 1,706 ft (520 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 86
 • Density 69.8/sq mi (27.0/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56177
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-65542[2]
GNIS feature ID 0653333[3]

Trosky is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2010 census.[1]

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 116 people, 46 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 69.8 people per square mile (27.0/km²). There were 48 housing units at an average density of 28.9 per square mile (11.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White and 2.59% Asian.

There were 46 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, and 21.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,741. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Politics

Trosky is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Trosky is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

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