Watkins, Minnesota
| Watkins, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Watkins within Meeker County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 45°18′58″N 94°24′35″W / 45.31611°N 94.40972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 962 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 951 |
| • Density | 1,354.9/sq mi (523.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55389 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-68620[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653838[5] |
Watkins is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 962 at the 2010 census.[6]
History
A post office has been in operation at Watkins since 1887.[7] Watkins was named by railroad officials.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all of it land.[1]
Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 250 | — | |
| 1910 | 366 | 46.4% | |
| 1920 | 454 | 24.0% | |
| 1930 | 518 | 14.1% | |
| 1940 | 584 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 659 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 744 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 785 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 757 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 849 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 880 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 962 | 9.3% | |
| Est. 2014 | 945 | [9] | −1.8% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 962 people, 398 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,354.9 inhabitants per square mile (523.1/km2). There were 438 housing units at an average density of 616.9 per square mile (238.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 398 households of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% 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 2.97.
The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 880 people, 336 households, and 206 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,722.7 people per square mile (666.2/km²). There were 367 housing units at an average density of 718.4 per square mile (277.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.32% White, 0.34% African American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 336 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $41,786. Males had a median income of $35,435 versus $19,318 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,950. About 6.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Eugene McCarthy, U.S. Senator; candidate for President of the United States
- Watkins' sign recognizing this is mentioned in Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon by Garrison Keillor.
- Abigail McCarthy, American writer, columnist and teacher (wife of Eugene McCarthy)
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ↑ "Meeker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 340.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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Coordinates: 45°18′55″N 94°24′31″W / 45.31528°N 94.40861°W