Winnebago, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 641 households, and 398 families residing in the city. The population density
was 675.5 people per square mile (261.0/km²). There were 705 housing units at an average density of 320.3 per square mile (123.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 1.75% from other races
, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.66% of the population.
There were 641 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,420. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $20,256 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,435. About 4.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
, represented by Tim Walz
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Winnebago is located in Minnesota State Senate District 24, represented by Julie Rosen, and Minnesota House District 24A, represented by Bob Gunther
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Census
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of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 641 households, and 398 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 675.5 people per square mile (261.0/km²). There were 705 housing units at an average density of 320.3 per square mile (123.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 1.75% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.66% of the population.
There were 641 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% 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, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,420. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $20,256 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 $16,435. About 4.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- John E. GrotbergJohn E. GrotbergJohn E. Grotberg was a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois....
- U.S. RepresentativeUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
Politics
Winnebago is located in Minnesota's 1st Congressional DistrictMinnesota's 1st congressional district
Minnesota's 1st congressional district extends across southern Minnesota from the border with South Dakota to the border with Wisconsin. The First District is primarily a rural district built on a strong history of agriculture, although this is changing rapidly due to strong population growth in...
, represented by Tim Walz
Tim Walz
Timothy James Walz is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party .The district comprises the state's southern end, running along the entire border with Iowa...
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Winnebago is located in Minnesota State Senate District 24, represented by Julie Rosen, and Minnesota House District 24A, represented by Bob Gunther
Bob Gunther
Bob Gunther is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from Fairmont. He is currently serving his seventh term representing District 24A, which includes all or portions of Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin and Watonwan counties...
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Social Media
The City of Winnebago also maintains a presence in the world of social media. They are on FacebookFacebook
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at www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Winnebago/153481911329679 and on Twitter
Twitter
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