Borup, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Borup, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Norman
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:William Hennen
Established Title:Platted
Established Date:1899
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:February 15, 1951
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.657
Area Land Km2:0.657
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.254
Area Land Sq Mi:0.254
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:96
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:96
Population Density Km2:146.08
Population Density Sq Mi:377.95
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:277
Elevation Ft:909
Coordinates:47.1806°N -96.505°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56519
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-07030
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0640389
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:7.375%[2]

Borup is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 96 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

The city was named for Charles William Wulff Borup, a Minnesota banker.[4] A post office called Borup has been in operation since 1896.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.254sqmi, all land.[1]

Minnesota State Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 110 people, 37 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 440PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 204/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 1.8% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.63.

The median age in the city was 28.8 years. 37.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 91 people, 38 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 372.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 204.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 86.81% White, 2.20% Native American, 2.20% Asian, and 8.79% from two or more races.

There were 38 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,042, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,081. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Borup (MN) sales tax rate. January 23, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . January 23, 2024.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 382.
  5. Web site: Norman County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 26, 2015.