Wyoming, Minnesota

Coordinates: 45°20′6″N 92°59′37″W / 45.33500°N 92.99361°W / 45.33500; -92.99361
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Wyoming
FIPS code
27-72022[3]
GNIS feature ID2397388[2]
Websitewww.wyomingmn.org

Wyoming is a city in

2010 census.[4]

History

Wyoming was

Wyoming served as the drop-off point for a

Barker–Karpis gang, following a collection of a $100,000 ransom payment ($1.825 mil. in 2015 dollars).[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.29 square miles (55.14 km2), of which 20.26 square miles (52.47 km2) is land and 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) is water.[8] Wyoming is located along the South Branch of the Sunrise River.

Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910207
192025322.2%
1930214−15.4%
194025318.2%
195032528.5%
196043533.8%
197069559.8%
19801,559124.3%
19902,14237.4%
20003,04842.3%
20107,791155.6%
20208,0323.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 2,738 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 1,023 households, out of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,192, and the median income for a family was $62,118. Males had a median income of $40,959 versus $28,272 for females. The

poverty line
, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wyoming, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Minnesota Place Names – Township and Village Information". Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
  6. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 110.
  7. ^ Cleveland News (April 18, 1936). "Bremer Kidnapping Part 455 of 459". Federal Bureau of Investigation. p. 82. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

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