Grygla, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 228 people, 115 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density
was 363.8 people per square mile (139.7/km²). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 204.2 per square mile (78.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.88% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 115 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.6% were non-families. 47.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,635. About 15.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.4% of those sixty five or over.
managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lives near Grygla. The herd has generated much controversy over the years as herd numbers grew and the animals damaged farmers’ crops. In 1985, farmers successfully lobbied to have the elk removed, an effort that was eventually halted. In 1987, the Legislature voted to compensate farmers for crop damage and limit the elk herd to between 20 and 30 animals, through public hunting seasons if necessary. The last hunt was in 1998.
resident Jeremy Hernandez was honored on August 15, 2007 for his role in rescuing dozens of children on a school bus trapped in the rubble of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis
. Thief River Falls Radio
reported that the 20-year-old and three others
were with the bus the day the I-35W Bridge collapsed at 6:05pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.
Census
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of 2000, there were 228 people, 115 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 363.8 people per square mile (139.7/km²). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 204.2 per square mile (78.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.88% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 115 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.6% were non-families. 47.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,635. About 15.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.4% of those sixty five or over.
Controversy over area elk
A herd of elkElk
The Elk is the large deer, also called Cervus canadensis or wapiti, of North America and eastern Asia.Elk may also refer to:Other antlered mammals:...
managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lives near Grygla. The herd has generated much controversy over the years as herd numbers grew and the animals damaged farmers’ crops. In 1985, farmers successfully lobbied to have the elk removed, an effort that was eventually halted. In 1987, the Legislature voted to compensate farmers for crop damage and limit the elk herd to between 20 and 30 animals, through public hunting seasons if necessary. The last hunt was in 1998.
Notable residents
Nearby GatzkeGatzke, Minnesota
Gatzke is an unincorporated community in Rollis Township, Marshall County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located east of Middle River and northwest of Grygla. County Highway 6 serves as a main route in the community. State Highway 89 is nearby...
resident Jeremy Hernandez was honored on August 15, 2007 for his role in rescuing dozens of children on a school bus trapped in the rubble of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
. Thief River Falls Radio
KTRF
KTRF is a radio station in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The station is part of the Minnesota News/Farm Network. KTRF reports local news, sports, weather, community information and obituaries...
reported that the 20-year-old and three others
were with the bus the day the I-35W Bridge collapsed at 6:05pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.