Nashua, Minnesota

Nashua, Minnesota
City

Location of Nashua, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°2′14″N 96°18′30″W / 46.03722°N 96.30833°W / 46.03722; -96.30833
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Wilkin
Area[1]
  Total 3.50 sq mi (9.06 km2)
  Land 3.50 sq mi (9.06 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,004 ft (306 m)
Population (2010)[2]
  Total 68
  Estimate (2013[3]) 68
  Density 19.4/sq mi (7.5/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56565
Area code(s) 218
FIPS code 27-44944
GNIS feature ID 0648426[4]

Nashua is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Wahpeton, ND-MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office called Nashua was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1996.[6] The city was named for the Nash family of early settlers.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.50 square miles (9.06 km2), all of it land.[1]

Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 9 is nearby.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910271
1920127−53.1%
193016126.8%
19401779.9%
19501812.3%
1960146−19.3%
1970114−21.9%
198089−21.9%
199063−29.2%
2000699.5%
201068−1.4%
Est. 201566[8]−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2013 Estimate[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 68 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 19.4 inhabitants per square mile (7.5/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.

There were 25 households of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 61.8% male and 38.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 27 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 20.0 people per square mile (7.7/km²). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 9.6 per square mile (3.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, and 4.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.80% of the population.

There were 27 households out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 18.5% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,168. There were no families and 2.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

Coordinates: 46°02′15″N 96°18′29″W / 46.03750°N 96.30806°W / 46.03750; -96.30806

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