Zumbrota, Minnesota
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Image:MNMap-doton-Zumbrota.png Zumbrota is a city located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,789.
Geography
Image:N Fk Zumbro.jpg Zumbrota is located at 44°17'59" North, 92°42'0" West (44.3, -92.7)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
The city is well-known for its covered bridge, which is the only existing authentic covered bridge in Minnesota. The city of Zumbrota is also celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2006.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,789 people, 1,141 households, and 741 families residing in the city. The population density was 546.6/km² (1,412.6/mi²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 233.4/km² (603.2/mi²). 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. 1.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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. 8.0% of the population and 6.6% of families were below the poverty line. 10.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.