Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families residing in the county. The population density
was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.85% White
(3262 people) 0.13% Black
or African American
(7 people), 28.55% Native American
(1482 people), 0.06% Asian
(3 people), 0.31% from other races
(16 people), and 8.09% (420 people) from two or more races. 0.89% of the population (46 people) were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 29.4% (1525 people) were of German and 17.0% (882 people) Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,969 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples
living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.20% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,053, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $23,614 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,438. About 11.80% of families and 16.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.85% White
Race (United States Census)
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(3262 people) 0.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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(7 people), 28.55% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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(1482 people), 0.06% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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(3 people), 0.31% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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(16 people), and 8.09% (420 people) from two or more races. 0.89% of the population (46 people) were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 29.4% (1525 people) were of German and 17.0% (882 people) Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,969 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.20% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,053, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $23,614 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,438. About 11.80% of families and 16.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Clover Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota Clover Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Island Lake Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota Island Lake Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of... |
Oakland Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota Oakland Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles , of which, 32.2 square miles of it is land and... Twin Lakes Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota Twin Lakes Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 847 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles , of which, 32.8 square miles of it is land and... |
Naytahwaush, Minnesota Naytahwaush is a census-designated place in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mahnomen County, Minnesota
- USS Mahnomen County (LST-912)USS Mahnomen County (LST-912)USS Mahnomen County was a built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Mahnomen County, Minnesota, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name....