Tyler, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 1,218 people, 532 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density
was 632.8 people per square mile (244.9/km²). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 299.8 per square mile (116.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 1.23% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.
There were 532 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples
living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,196, and the median income for a family was $37,841. Males had a median income of $30,592 versus $17,981 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,451. About 3.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
tore through Tyler. It was the 4th most deadly tornado in Minnesota history.
On July 1, 2011, a tornado went through Tyler and no deaths or injuries resulted from the tornado. A few homes were considerably damaged.
The Lincoln County Fairgrounds are located in Tyler where the yearly county fair takes place in August.
Tyler is home of the Danebod Folk School. Danebod hosts many wonderful programs including annual week-long recreational Family Camps and the Folk Meeting which presents a series of world-renowned lecturers. The entire campus at Danebod including Danebod Lutheran Church has been a part of the National Historic Register since 1975 due to both the architectural and historic significance of the structures within the district.
Early settlers of the Danebod colony (located on the south side of Tyler) founded a residential school in the Danish tradition of Folk High Schools and fostered the concept of "learning for living" by which individuals sought to become enlightened and thoughtful citizens. The Folk School building stands as a testament to these values and continues to serve as a place for fellowship and life-long learning. Each charming dormitory style room is unique in plan and decoration. A large kitchen and dining area provide a perfect setting for group meals and activities. A lecture hall and several classrooms allow ample space for programming.
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 1,218 people, 532 households, and 338 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 632.8 people per square mile (244.9/km²). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 299.8 per square mile (116.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 1.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.
There were 532 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% 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, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,196, and the median income for a family was $37,841. Males had a median income of $30,592 versus $17,981 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 $17,451. About 3.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
Tornado
On August 21, 1918, 36 people died when a large tornado1918 Tyler tornado
The 1918 Tyler tornado was a large and destructive tornado that devastated the town of Tyler, Minnesota on August 21, 1918. The F4-estimated tornado hit the town at approximately 9:20 pm, killing 36 people and injuring over 100 others. Debris from Tyler was found up to away...
tore through Tyler. It was the 4th most deadly tornado in Minnesota history.
On July 1, 2011, a tornado went through Tyler and no deaths or injuries resulted from the tornado. A few homes were considerably damaged.
Annual events
Aebleskiver Days is the yearly town celebration, held on the fourth weekend of July. The event is named after the aebleskiver, a spherical Danish pancake. On Saturday evening, they have a parade that goes down main street with floats that are made by the various neighborhoods. There is also a golf tournament in honor of Zack Sorenson, Brennen Rupp and Taylor Possail. The tournament usually brings large crowds to honor their life time achievements. In fact without those three the city would struggle to survive at all.The Lincoln County Fairgrounds are located in Tyler where the yearly county fair takes place in August.
Tyler is home of the Danebod Folk School. Danebod hosts many wonderful programs including annual week-long recreational Family Camps and the Folk Meeting which presents a series of world-renowned lecturers. The entire campus at Danebod including Danebod Lutheran Church has been a part of the National Historic Register since 1975 due to both the architectural and historic significance of the structures within the district.
Early settlers of the Danebod colony (located on the south side of Tyler) founded a residential school in the Danish tradition of Folk High Schools and fostered the concept of "learning for living" by which individuals sought to become enlightened and thoughtful citizens. The Folk School building stands as a testament to these values and continues to serve as a place for fellowship and life-long learning. Each charming dormitory style room is unique in plan and decoration. A large kitchen and dining area provide a perfect setting for group meals and activities. A lecture hall and several classrooms allow ample space for programming.