Zumbrota, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,789 people, 1,141 households, and 741 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,412.6 people per square mile (546.6/km²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 603.2 per square mile (233.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, 0.82% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races
, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.
There were 1,141 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,678, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $25,647 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,786. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.
The name Zumbrota appears to have resulted from a corruption of the French name for the local river, Rivière des Embarras (Obstruction River) coupled together with the Dakota toŋ (village)
The city is well-known for its covered bridge, which is the only existing authentic covered bridge
in Minnesota.
The city of Zumbrota celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2006.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School
Zumbrota's Covered Bridge Park features ball parks, bike trails, a swimming pool, the Kid’s Kingdom a large play structure, camping, and the only existing authentic covered bridge
in Minnesota.
In 2006, the city of Zumbrota refurbished a building and opened the Zumbrota Area Historical Society History Museum
The Zumbrota movie theater is the Historic State Theatre. Built in 1921, the State Theatre still has much of its original equipment and art deco
styled fixtures.
Zumbrota is the location of the Goodhue County Fair each August
Located in a Carnegie Foundation Library, Crossings at Carnegie features music and art.
The First Congregational Church of Zumbrota
is on the National Register of Historic Places was constructed in 1861 and still serves today although the building remains the same architecturally.
The ZM dance team went to state in jazz 4 years in a row: 2007-2010.
The high school prides itself on making it to state in the 1-Act play competitions. The 3-Act plays draw an average sized crowd and touches on many different subjects. Each year a full musical is staged, alternating between grades 7-12 or 5-9. Over 100 students regularly participate.
, artistic creator and long-time chief artist of comic book superhero Captain Marvel
, and his extended family of "Shazam!"-powered characters.
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 2,789 people, 1,141 households, and 741 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 1,412.6 people per square mile (546.6/km²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 603.2 per square mile (233.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, 0.82% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.
There were 1,141 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% 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, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,678, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $25,647 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 $22,786. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
Zumbrota was claimed as a town in 1856 by Joseph Bailey and D.B. Goddard.The name Zumbrota appears to have resulted from a corruption of the French name for the local river, Rivière des Embarras (Obstruction River) coupled together with the Dakota toŋ (village)
The city is well-known for its covered bridge, which is the only existing authentic covered bridge
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
in Minnesota.
The city of Zumbrota celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2006.
Education
Zumbrota Mazeppa School DistrictZumbrota-Mazeppa High School
Sites of Interest
Zumbrota Covered Bridge
The Zumbrota Covered Bridge is Minnesota's last remaining covered bridge. It has been restored and is located in Covered Bridge Park in Zumbrota, Minnesota.-History:...
in Minnesota.
In 2006, the city of Zumbrota refurbished a building and opened the Zumbrota Area Historical Society History Museum
The Zumbrota movie theater is the Historic State Theatre. Built in 1921, the State Theatre still has much of its original equipment and art deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
styled fixtures.
Zumbrota is the location of the Goodhue County Fair each August
Located in a Carnegie Foundation Library, Crossings at Carnegie features music and art.
The First Congregational Church of Zumbrota
First Congregational Church of Zumbrota
The First Congregational Church of Zumbrota is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The church is located at 455 East Ave, Zumbrota, MN 55992-1353....
is on the National Register of Historic Places was constructed in 1861 and still serves today although the building remains the same architecturally.
Sports
Zumbrota has all the sports of most schools. Though the team has not made it to state other than a few times, the wrestling team is very competitive. The football team has finished 2nd in their section for the past two years. They also won the HVL Gold Division (their conference) both years as well.The ZM dance team went to state in jazz 4 years in a row: 2007-2010.
Arts
The city of Zumbrota has a dynamic arts community. The Zumbrota Area Arts Council sponsors artistic endeavors of all kinds. Every other year the community stages a musical featuring local talent in all aspects of production. Crossings at Carnegie regularly holds concerts featuring internationally known performers. Visual arts hold a strong place in the community including an annual studio tour called Art Splash. Held each summer in conjunction with the city's Covered Bridge Festival, Art in East Park features dozens of artists as well as musicians.The high school prides itself on making it to state in the 1-Act play competitions. The 3-Act plays draw an average sized crowd and touches on many different subjects. Each year a full musical is staged, alternating between grades 7-12 or 5-9. Over 100 students regularly participate.
Notable natives
Charles Clarence BeckC. C. Beck
Charles Clarence Beck was an American cartoonist and comic book artist, best known for his work on Captain Marvel at Fawcett Comics and DC Comics....
, artistic creator and long-time chief artist of comic book superhero Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (DC Comics)
Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2...
, and his extended family of "Shazam!"-powered characters.
Further reading
External links
- City website
- News Record - Zumbrota Newspaper
- Historic State Theatre
- Zumbrota Area Historical Society