Winsted, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
Winsted is a city in McLeod County
, Minnesota
, United States
. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census.
, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land. County Highways 1 and 6 are two of the main routes in the community.
of 2000, there were 2,094 people, 822 households, and 535 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,549.9 people per square mile (598.9/km²). There were 847 housing units at an average density of 626.9 per square mile (242.2/km²).
The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.19% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.
There were 822 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. The percentage of all households which were made up of individuals was 28.5% and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median
age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,588, and the median income for a family was $50,272. Males had a median income of $32,929 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,896. About 3.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
, Holy Trinity Elementary School, and Tiny Trojans pre-school.
and the Higher Ground Music Festival (a Christian music festival). The proceeds of both music festivals support the Holy Trinity Catholic school system. Westside Skydivers http://westsideskydivers.com/ located at the Winsted Airport offers the opportunity for the truly "brave at heart" to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Only one of several skydiving locations in Minnesota, Westside Skydivers draws visitors from near and far.
McLeod County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,898 people, 13,449 households, and 9,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 14,087 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census.
City officials
- MayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
: Steve Stotko - CouncilCity councilA city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
: Tom Ollig, Bonnie Quast, Dave Mochinski and Tom Wiemiller - Administrator: Brad Martens
- Clerk Treasurer: Deb Boelter
- Police Chief: Mike Henrich
- Fire chiefFire chiefFire Chief is a top executive rank or commanding officer in a fire department, either elected or appointed...
: Chad Engel - Maintenance Leads: Dave Meyer and Jamie Stotko
- City AttorneyCity attorneyA city attorney can be an elected or appointed position in city and municipal government in the United States. The city attorney is the attorney representing the city or municipality....
: Francis Eggert.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land. County Highways 1 and 6 are two of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,094 people, 822 households, and 535 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,549.9 people per square mile (598.9/km²). There were 847 housing units at an average density of 626.9 per square mile (242.2/km²).
The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.19% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.
There were 822 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. The percentage of all households which were made up of individuals was 28.5% and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median
Median
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age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,588, and the median income for a family was $50,272. Males had a median income of $32,929 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,896. About 3.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are two school systems in Winsted. The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district is the public school system which operates Winsted Elementary. The Catholic school system is made up of Holy Trinity High SchoolHoly Trinity High School (Winsted, Minnesota)
Holy Trinity High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Winsted, Minnesota. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm.-Background:...
, Holy Trinity Elementary School, and Tiny Trojans pre-school.
Entertainment
Winsted has both a winter and summer town festival. The Winsted Winter Festival features a lighted parade as well as various other activities. The Winsted Summer Festival features a parade, street dance, a sand volleyball tournament, and various other activities. Winsted is also home to Winstock Country Music FestivalWinstock Country Music Festival
The Winstock Country Music Festival is a two day country music festival that is held in Winsted, MN that usually draws 12,000-15,000 people each day...
and the Higher Ground Music Festival (a Christian music festival). The proceeds of both music festivals support the Holy Trinity Catholic school system. Westside Skydivers http://westsideskydivers.com/ located at the Winsted Airport offers the opportunity for the truly "brave at heart" to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Only one of several skydiving locations in Minnesota, Westside Skydivers draws visitors from near and far.