Strandquist, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Strandquist, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marshall
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Jake Cieklinski
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:July 31, 1923
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.677
Area Land Km2:0.677
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.261
Area Land Sq Mi:0.261
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:69
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:70
Population Density Km2:103.47
Population Density Sq Mi:268.20
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:324
Elevation Ft:1063
Coordinates:48.4897°N -96.4467°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56758
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-63112
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0652716
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:6.875%[2]

Strandquist is a city in Lincoln Township of Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

A post office called Strandquist has been in operation since 1899.[4] The city was named for J. E. Strandquist, a pioneer merchant.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.261sqmi, all land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 69 people, 32 households, and 16 families living in the city. The population density was 265.4PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 180.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.4% Native American, and 2.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 32 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 88 people, 39 households, and 23 families living in the city. The population density was 335.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 190.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 96.59% White, 1.14% Native American, 2.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,688, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,962. There were 8.7% of families and 10.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% 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: Strandquist (MN) sales tax rate. February 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . February 1, 2024.
  4. Web site: Marshall County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 13, 2015.
  5. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 330.