Raymond, Minnesota

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Raymond is a city located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 803. Apol's Harley Davidson draws many Harley enthusiasts from the west-central Minnesota area to its dealership. Raymond High School consoidated with Clara City and Maynard High Schools in the late 1980's to create the MACCRAY (Maynard-Clara City-Raymond Independent School District).

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Geography

Image:MNMap-doton-Raymond.png According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

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Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 803 people, 310 households, and 222 families residing in the city. The population density was 508.3/km² (1,316.3/mi²). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 210.1/km² (544.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 0.12% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.37% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 4.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 310 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,083, and the median income for a family was $40,865. Males had a median income of $28,092 versus $18,676 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,399. 10.8% of the population and 7.4% of families were below the poverty line. 15.3% of those under the age of 18 and 17.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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