Johnson, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Johnson, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Big Stone
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Donald E. Johnsrud
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1903
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.804
Area Land Km2:0.804
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.310
Area Land Sq Mi:0.310
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:23
Pop Est As Of:2023
Population Total:24
Population Density Km2:29.85
Population Density Sq Mi:77.42
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:344
Elevation Ft:1129
Coordinates:45.5722°N -96.2942°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56236
Area Code:320
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-32012
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2395472
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:8.125%[2]

Johnson is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31sqmi, all land.[1]

Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 29 people, 15 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 96.7PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 56.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 15 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, and 40.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.44.

The median age in the city was 57.3 years. 13.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.7% were from 25 to 44; 55.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 32 people, 16 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 103.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 16 housing units at an average density of 51.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 16 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 9.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 53.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $9,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,759. There were no families and 5.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Johnson (MN) sales tax rate. January 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . January 26, 2024.