Round Lake, Minnesota
Round Lake | ||
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FIPS code 27-56086[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2396440[2] | |
Website | roundlk |
Round Lake is a city in
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.04 square miles (2.69 km2), of which 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[5] A lake, also called Round Lake, is just outside the city to the northeast. The town of Round Lake is located in the extreme southeast corner of Nobles County. It lies one-half miles west of the Jackson County line, and two miles (3 km) north of Iowa.
Main highways include:
- Minnesota State Highway 264
- Nobles County Road 1
- Nobles County Road 3
History
Founding of Round Lake: Round Lake was established in 1882 when the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 174 | — | |
1900 | 226 | 29.9% | |
1910 | 237 | 4.9% | |
1920 | 345 | 45.6% | |
1930 | 403 | 16.8% | |
1940 | 430 | 6.7% | |
1950 | 435 | 1.2% | |
1960 | 449 | 3.2% | |
1970 | 506 | 12.7% | |
1980 | 480 | −5.1% | |
1990 | 463 | −3.5% | |
2000 | 424 | −8.4% | |
2010 | 376 | −11.3% | |
2020 | 377 | 0.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 184 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.63.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 191 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $36,125. Males had a median income of $25,278 versus $17,596 for females. The
Community
Round Lake was established in 1882. The town hosts many events like the Horned Trout Tournament held every July, Sun-and-Fun Day in June, and Soupstock in August.
Economy
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company was formerly based in Round Lake.
Politics
Round Lake is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn, a Republican. At the state level, Round Lake is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.
Local politics
The mayor of Round Lake is Tim Kennedy. Council members are Walon Habben, Court Baumgard, Dennis Bucholz, and Gary Larson. The city Clerk/Treasurer is Sandy Consoer. [9] Round Lake is located in Indian Lake Township and is represented by Nobles County Commissioner Marvin Zylstra.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Round Lake, 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]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ A. P. Rose's History of Nobles County
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Lakes N Woods - Minnesota Community Info