Clarkfield, Minnesota
Clarkfield | ||
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ZIP code 56223 | ||
Area code | 320 | |
FIPS code | 27-11656[3] | |
GNIS feature ID | 2393538[2] | |
Website | www.clarkfield.org |
Clarkfield is a city in
History
Clarkfield was platted in 1884, and named for one Mr. Clark, a railroad agent.[5] A post office has been in operation at Clarkfield since 1884.[6] Clarkfield was incorporated in 1887.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km2), all land.[7]
U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 67 are two of the main routes in the city.
Government
The mayor of Clarkfield is Darrin Johnson. The city council includes Kevin Kaatz, Josh Hanson, Paul Anspach and Craig Giles.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 178 | — | |
1900 | 437 | 145.5% | |
1910 | 603 | 38.0% | |
1920 | 724 | 20.1% | |
1930 | 802 | 10.8% | |
1940 | 965 | 20.3% | |
1950 | 1,012 | 4.9% | |
1960 | 1,100 | 8.7% | |
1970 | 1,084 | −1.5% | |
1980 | 1,171 | 8.0% | |
1990 | 924 | −21.1% | |
2000 | 944 | 2.2% | |
2010 | 863 | −8.6% | |
2020 | 852 | −1.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 372 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census
There were 371 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 31.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,819, and the median income for a family was $39,926. Males had a median income of $28,900 versus $17,431 for females. The
Notable people
- Larry Cole, football player for Dallas Cowboys
- Cecilia H. Hauge, director of nursing for the U.S. Veterans Administration from 1954 to 1966
- Harland Svare, head coach of pro football's Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarkfield, Minnesota
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 594.
- ^ "Yellow Medicine County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.