Minneiska, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Minneiska, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Winona, Wabasha
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Mark Tibor
Established Title:Platted
Established Date:1854
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:March 4, 1857
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.550
Area Land Km2:1.333
Area Water Km2:1.218
Area Total Sq Mi:0.980
Area Land Sq Mi:0.515
Area Water Sq Mi:0.470
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:97
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:97
Population Density Km2:72.76
Population Density Sq Mi:188.35
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:226
Elevation Ft:742
Coordinates:44.1944°N -91.87°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:55910
Area Code:507
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-43036
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2395346
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:7.375%[2]

Minneiska is a city in Wabasha and Winona counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 97 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

Minneiska was platted in 1854, and given the native Dakota-language name for the Whitewater River.[4] A post office was established at Minneiska in 1856, and remained in operation until 1985.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98sqmi; 0.515sqmi is land and 0.47sqmi is water.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 111 people, 57 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 213.5PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 119.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.26.

The median age in the city was 53.9 years. 9.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 54% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 116 people, 51 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 204.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 97sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White, 0.86% Asian, 0.86% from other races.

There were 51 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, and 17.6% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $39,223. There were no families and 1.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Winona, to the south.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Minneiska (MN) sales tax rate. February 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . February 2, 2024.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 557.
  5. Web site: Wabasha County . Jim Forte Postal History . August 10, 2015.