Rose Creek, Minnesota

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Rose Creek
City
Location of Rose Creek, Minnesota
Location of Rose Creek, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°36′13″N 92°49′50″W / 43.60361°N 92.83056°W / 43.60361; -92.83056
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMower
Area
[1]
 • Total0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total394
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
424
 • Density865.31/sq mi (333.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55970
Area code(s)507
FIPS code27-55600[4]
GNIS feature ID0650259[5]

Rose Creek is a city in Windom Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 394 at the 2010 census.[6]

History[edit]

Rose Creek was laid out in 1868 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7] The city was named for nearby Rose Creek.[7] A post office was established at Rose Creek in 1868.[8] Rose Creek was incorporated in 1899.[7]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900204—
1910202−1.0%
19202083.0%
19302101.0%
194026124.3%
195031420.3%
196035111.8%
197039011.1%
1980371−4.9%
1990363−2.2%
2000354−2.5%
201039411.3%
2019 (est.)424[3]7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 394 people, 162 households, and 111 families living in the city. The population density was 856.5 inhabitants per square mile (330.7/km2). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 363.0 per square mile (140.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 354 people, 143 households, and 99 families living in the city. The population density was 773.4 people per square mile (297.1/km2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 334.3 per square mile (128.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,841, and the median income for a family was $50,750. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,484. About 2.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b c Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 361.
  8. ^ "Mower County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

Further reading[edit]

  • Mower County History Committee (1984). Mill on the Willow: A History of Mower County, Minnesota. Lake Mills, Iowa: Graphic Pub. Co. LCCN 84-062356. OCLC 13009348.

Coordinates: 43°36′13″N 92°49′55″W / 43.60361°N 92.83194°W / 43.60361; -92.83194

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