Danube, Minnesota
Danube | ||
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FIPS code 27-14716[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2393713[3] | |
Website | http://www.cityofdanube.com/ |
Danube is a city in
History
Danube was laid out in 1899, and named after the Danube, the European river.[6] A post office called Danube has been in operation since 1903.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 217 | — | |
1920 | 300 | 38.2% | |
1930 | 332 | 10.7% | |
1940 | 350 | 5.4% | |
1950 | 437 | 24.9% | |
1960 | 494 | 13.0% | |
1970 | 497 | 0.6% | |
1980 | 590 | 18.7% | |
1990 | 562 | −4.7% | |
2000 | 529 | −5.9% | |
2010 | 505 | −4.5% | |
2020 | 458 | −9.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $35,781 versus $22,000 for females. The
2010 census
As of the
There were 209 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
Danube Fun Days, the city's annual celebration, is an extended weekend with many traditional events taking place during the second weekend in July.[11]
Notable person
- Bob Bruggers - Former NFL linebacker and professional wrestler.[12]
References
- ^ "City of Danube Minnesota". City of Danube Minnesota. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danube, Minnesota
- ^ "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]
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 456.
- ^ "Renville County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 21, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 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.
- ^ Danube Area Action Club - Danube
- ^ Patrick Reusse: Parade and dedication leave many touched | Star Tribune
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