Wilkin County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 7,138 people, 2,752 households, and 1,926 families residing in the county. The population density
was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,105 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% White
, 0.15% Black
or African American
, 0.42% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.49% from other races
, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 41.8% were of German and 29.2% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 2,752 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples
living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,093, and the median income for a family was $46,220. Males had a median income of $31,273 versus $20,925 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,873. About 6.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
† Rothsay is located in both Wilkin County and Otter Tail County
.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 7,138 people, 2,752 households, and 1,926 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,105 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.77% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.49% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.54% 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. 41.8% were of German and 29.2% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 2,752 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,093, and the median income for a family was $46,220. Males had a median income of $31,273 versus $20,925 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,873. About 6.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
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Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota Akron Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 153 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, there... Bradford Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota Bradford Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 119 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
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Lawndale, Minnesota Lawndale is an unincorporated community in Prairie View Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Rothsay and Barnesville at the junction of County Road 30 and County Road 52.... |
Childs, Minnesota Childs was the name of a town in section 13 and 14 of Campbell Township in Wilkin County, Minnesota.-History:The town of Childs was named for a local farmer, Job W. Childs, who later moved to California. The town had a post office from 1888 until 1920, and a station of the Great Northern Railway... |
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† Rothsay is located in both Wilkin County and Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wilkin County, Minnesota