Mahnomen(/məˈnoʊmən/mə-NOH-mən)[5]is a city inMahnomen County,Minnesota,United States, along theWild Rice River.The population was 1,240 at the2020 census.[3]It is theseatof Mahnomen County.[6]
Mahnomen, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
 Mahnomen County Courthousein Mahnomen | |
 Location within Mahnomen County and the state of Minnesota | |
| Coordinates:47°18′53″N95°58′03″W/ 47.31472°N 95.96750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Warnsholz[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,240 |
| • Density | 1,184.34/sq mi (457.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56557 |
| Area code | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-39392[4] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2395817[2] |
| Website | www |
U.S. Highway 59andMinnesota State Highway 200are two of the main routes in Mahnomen.
History
editThe name "Mahnomen" comes frommanoomin,theOjibweword forwild rice.[7]
A post office called Mahnomen has been in operation since 1904.[8]Mahnomen City Hallis listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.
Education
editThe city is served by Mahnomen ISD 432.
Geography
editMahnomen is in the western part of its county, along U.S. Route 59, which leads north 25 miles (40 km) toErskineand south 36 miles (58 km) toDetroit Lakes.State Highway 200 passes just north of the city limits, leading west 28 miles (45 km) toAdaand east 77 miles (124 km) toWalker.According to theU.S. Census Bureau,Mahnomen has an area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), all of it land.[1]The Wild Rice River passes through the southernmost part of the city, flowing west to join theRed Rivernorth ofHendrum.
Mahnomen is in the western part of theWhite Earth Indian Reservation,which includes all of Mahnomen County and parts of neighboring counties to the east and south.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Mahnomen, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1927–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 51 (11) |
52 (11) |
79 (26) |
96 (36) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
110 (43) |
103 (39) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
72 (22) |
56 (13) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 35.4 (1.9) |
37.6 (3.1) |
51.2 (10.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
80.6 (27.0) |
85.8 (29.9) |
90.5 (32.5) |
91.3 (32.9) |
75.6 (24.2) |
71.1 (21.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
41.2 (5.1) |
91.3 (32.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 16.8 (−8.4) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
34.4 (1.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
74.2 (23.4) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
69.2 (20.7) |
53.5 (11.9) |
34.1 (1.2) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
49.8 (9.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 6.2 (−14.3) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
40.9 (4.9) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
66.5 (19.2) |
57.9 (14.4) |
43.9 (6.6) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −2.5 (−19.2) |
1.5 (−16.9) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
43.3 (6.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
46.6 (8.1) |
34.4 (1.3) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
5.6 (−14.7) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −27.9 (−33.3) |
−24.6 (−31.4) |
−13.4 (−25.2) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
41.6 (5.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
42.5 (5.8) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
18.6 (−7.4) |
−6.2 (−21.2) |
−17.1 (−27.3) |
−27.9 (−33.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −44 (−42) |
−45 (−43) |
−35 (−37) |
−10 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
26 (−3) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
13 (−11) |
−6 (−21) |
−24 (−31) |
−53 (−47) |
−53 (−47) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 0.79 (20) |
0.73 (19) |
1.08 (27) |
1.71 (43) |
3.15 (80) |
4.72 (120) |
3.76 (96) |
3.44 (87) |
2.76 (70) |
2.26 (57) |
0.96 (24) |
1.05 (27) |
26.41 (671) |
| Source:NOAA[9][10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 796 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,076 | 35.2% | |
| 1930 | 989 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,429 | 44.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,464 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,462 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,313 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,283 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,154 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,202 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,214 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,240 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
editAs of thecensus[11]of 2010, there were 1,214 people, 529 households, and 293 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 1,145.3 inhabitants per square mile (442.2/km2). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 549.1 per square mile (212.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 59.3%White,0.2%African American,31.2%Native American,0.1%Asian,and 9.2% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 529 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census
editAs of thecensus[4]of 2000, there were 1,202 people, 532 households, and 311 families living in the city. The population density was 1,252.9 inhabitants per square mile (483.7/km2). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 600.4 per square mile (231.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.29%White,0.08%African American,16.06%Native American,and 9.57% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 532 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% weremarried couplesliving together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% 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 2.85.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,479 versus $21,625 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $14,538. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
edit- Abra J. Powers,Minnesota state legislator and lawyer[12]
- Nicholas Spaeth,North Dakota Attorney General, born in Mahnomen[13]
References
edit- ^ab"2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 2,2024.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mahnomen, Minnesota
- ^ab"P1. Race – Mahnomen city, Minnesota: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)".U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 2,2024.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Minnesota Pronunciation Guide".Associated Press.Archived fromthe originalon July 22, 2011.RetrievedJuly 4,2011.
- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^Upham, Warren (1920).Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance.Minnesota Historical Society. p. 323.
- ^"County".Jim Forte Postal History.RetrievedJuly 20,2015.
- ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data".National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedSeptember 24,2021.
- ^ "Station: Mahnomen, MN".U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020).National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.RetrievedSeptember 24,2021.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedNovember 13,2012.
- ^Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Abra J, Powers
- ^North Supreme Court News-Nicholas Spaeth