Crosby, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,299 people, 989 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density
was 755.0 people per square mile (292.0/km²). There were 1,081 housing units at an average density of 355.0 per square mile (137.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.04% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races
, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population. 23.9% were of German
, 14.1% Norwegian
, 11.7% Swedish, 9.6% American
and 7.0% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 989 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,053, and the median income for a family was $31,629. Males had a median income of $28,879 versus $20,842 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,465. About 15.6% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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 2,299 people, 989 households, and 554 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 755.0 people per square mile (292.0/km²). There were 1,081 housing units at an average density of 355.0 per square mile (137.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.04% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population. 23.9% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 14.1% Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, 11.7% Swedish, 9.6% American
United States
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and 7.0% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 989 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% 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, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,053, and the median income for a family was $31,629. Males had a median income of $28,879 versus $20,842 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 $15,465. About 15.6% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Robert A. GoodRobert A. Good-External links:** can be found at The Center for the History of Medicine at the Countway Library, Harvard Medical School....
, physician - Robert M. Polich, Sr.Robert M. Polich, Sr.Robert M. Polich is a former United States Army Air Corp pilot and a recipient of the United States military's decoration—the Distinguished Flying Cross—for his actions in World War II.-Biography:...
: World War II Pilot, Prisoner of War, Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient - Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante: Professional Boxer
Radio stations
FM radio- 104.3 KLKSKLKS (FM)KLKS is a radio station owned by the Lakes Broadcasting Group and located in Breezy Point, Minnesota. It serves the Brainerd Lakes Area....
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