Perham, Minnesota
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,559 people, 1,104 households, and 642 families residing in the city. The population density
was 976.2 people per square mile (377.1/km²). There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 445.2 per square mile (172.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.99% White, 0.35% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.66% from other races
, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population. 50.3% were of German
and 14.8% Norwegian
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,104 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,397, and the median income for a family was $40,184. Males had a median income of $29,087 versus $20,817 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,444. About 8.1% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% 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 2,559 people, 1,104 households, and 642 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 976.2 people per square mile (377.1/km²). There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 445.2 per square mile (172.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.99% White, 0.35% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.66% 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 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population. 50.3% 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....
and 14.8% 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...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,104 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% 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, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,397, and the median income for a family was $40,184. Males had a median income of $29,087 versus $20,817 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 $16,444. About 8.1% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.
Radio stations
- FM radio
- 92.5 KXKKKXKK-External links:*...
92.5 Hot Country - 94.7 KSKKKSKKKSKK is a adult contemporary music formatted radio station in Wadena, Minnesota and the Brainerd Lakes Area. . The Arrow is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting...
Adult Contemporary The Arrow 94.7 - 97.5 KDKKKDKKKDKK is a radio station in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It broadcasts with 100,000 watts of effective radiated power. It is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting, and has an adult standards format as an affiliate of Dial Global's America's Best Music network...
97.5 Music of Your Life, Northern Minnesota's Most Power FM Station - 99.5 KPRWKPRWKPRW is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format serving Perham, Minnesota. The station is currently owned by Jeffrey Papenfuss....
Lakes 99.5 - 99.9 KVOX-FMKVOX-FMKVOX-FM is a radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota , owned by Go Radio Broadcasting, a division of Triad Broadcasting. The stations airs a country music format, and can also be heard streaming on the internet through its website...
Froggy 99.9 - 102.3 KRCQKRCQKRCQ is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. The station is licensed to serve Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA...
Real Country 102.3 - 107.9 KPFXKPFXKPFX is a radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota, owned by Go Radio Broadcasting, a division of Triad Broadcasting...
107.9 The Fox
- 92.5 KXKK
- AM radio
- 870 KPRMKPRMKPRM is a radio station in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It has a classic country format, from Dial Global. Locally, it broadcasts the popular "Coffee Talk" morning show, and is currently simulcasted on KDKK, WBKK and KAKK....
Classic CountryClassic countryClassic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden...
News/Talk, Northern Minnesota Most Powerful AM Station - 1070 KVKKKVKKKVKK is a radio station licensed to serve Verndale, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by DJ Broadcasting Corp....
CountryCountryA country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously...
, 10,000 Watts - 1570 KAKKKAKKKAKK is a radio station licensed to serve Walker, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Edward de la Hunt...
Oldies 1570, 10,000 Watts
- 870 KPRM
Notable natives
- Fritz HansonFritz HansonMelvin "Fritz" Hanson was a Canadian football player for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Calgary Stampeders. Hanson was signed by the Blue Bombers for $125 a game and free room and board, which was a considerable sum in the cash-strapped dirty thirties...
, legendary Canadian Football LeagueCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
pioneer - Cory Hepola, TV Personality
- Larry N. VanderhoefLarry N. VanderhoefLarry Neil Vanderhoef is an American biochemist, and academic. He was the 5th chancellor of University of California, Davis.-Biography:...
, 5th chancellor of University of California-Davis