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Elizabeth, Minnesota

Coordinates: 46°22′45″N 96°07′46″W / 46.37917°N 96.12944°W / 46.37917; -96.12944
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Elizabeth, Minnesota
Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail
Location of Elizabeth, Minnesota
Location of Elizabeth, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°22′45″N 96°07′46″W / 46.37917°N 96.12944°W / 46.37917; -96.12944
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Platted1872
IncorporatedNovember 21, 1884
Government
 • MayorEugene Bogenreif
Area
 • Total0.374 sq mi (0.969 km2)
 • Land0.373 sq mi (0.967 km2)
 • Water0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2)
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 • Total168
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
165
 • Density450.40/sq mi (173.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
56533
Area code218
FIPS code27-18566
GNIS feature ID2394646[2]
Sales tax7.375%[5]

Elizabeth is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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Elizabeth was platted in 1872, and named for Elizabeth Niggler, the wife of an early settler.[6] A post office was established under the name Elizabethtown in 1871, and the name was changed to Elizabeth in 1882.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.373 square miles (0.97 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880128
18901355.5%
190018637.8%
1910169−9.1%
192020420.7%
1930164−19.6%
19401767.3%
1950168−4.5%
19601680.0%
197018811.9%
19801953.7%
1990152−22.1%
200017213.2%
20101730.6%
2020168−2.9%
2022 (est.)165[4]−1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 173 people, 66 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 467.6 inhabitants per square mile (180.5/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 227.0 per square mile (87.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 2.9% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 66 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 172 people, 72 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 473.5 inhabitants per square mile (182.8/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 234.0 per square mile (90.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 1.16% Native American, and 0.58% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,841. About 2.1% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Climate

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The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[9]

Climate data for Elizabeth, Minnesota
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 17
(−8)
22
(−6)
36
(2)
54
(12)
68
(20)
77
(25)
82
(28)
81
(27)
70
(21)
57
(14)
37
(3)
23
(−5)
52
(11)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) −2
(−19)
3
(−16)
17
(−8)
32
(0)
45
(7)
55
(13)
60
(16)
57
(14)
48
(9)
36
(2)
21
(−6)
6
(−14)
32
(0)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.9
(23)
0.7
(18)
1.2
(30)
2.1
(53)
3.0
(76)
4.2
(110)
3.4
(86)
3.0
(76)
2.4
(61)
1.7
(43)
1.1
(28)
0.7
(18)
24.3
(620)
Average precipitation days 9 7 8 9 11 12 9 9 9 7 8 8 106
Source: Weatherbase [10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elizabeth, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Elizabeth (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 394.
  7. ^ "Otter Tail County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Elizabeth, Minnesota
  10. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on June 16, 2013.