Pipestone County, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 9,895 people, 4,069 households, and 2,726 families residing in the county. The population density
was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 4,434 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White
, 0.17% Black
or African American
, 1.48% Native American
, 0.46% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.26% from other races
, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 35.7% were of German, 24.8% Dutch
and 14.3% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 4,069 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,909, and the median income for a family was $40,133. Males had a median income of $27,642 versus $20,759 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,450. About 7.80% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.20% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.
† A part of Jasper extends into Rock County
.
Census
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of 2000, there were 9,895 people, 4,069 households, and 2,726 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 4,434 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.48% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.46% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 35.7% were of German, 24.8% Dutch
Dutch people
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and 14.3% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 4,069 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,909, and the median income for a family was $40,133. Males had a median income of $27,642 versus $20,759 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,450. About 7.80% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.20% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota Eden Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 294 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Elmer Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota Elmer Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota Troy Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 318 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were... |
Airlie, Minnesota Airlie is an unincorporated community in Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. It is located near Minnesota State Highway 30 between Pipestone, Minnesota and Egan, South Dakota, one mile east of the Minnesota - South Dakota state line.... Cazenovia, Minnesota Cazenovia is a ghost town in section 21 of Troy Township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States.-History:Cazenovia was founded in 1884 by pioneers from Madison County, New York. It was named for a town and lake in said county. The town had a post office from 1885 until 1938, and had a... Cresson, Minnesota Cresson is an unincorporated community located in Pipestone County, Minnesota at latitude 44.111 and longitude -96.435 . The elevation is 1,673 feet. Cresson appears on the Elkton SW U.S. Geological Survey Map.... |
† A part of Jasper extends into Rock County
Rock County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,721 people, 3,843 households, and 2,705 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 4,137 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile...
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