Ruthton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ruthton
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Location of Ruthton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 391.68/sq mi (151.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56170
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-56482 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396459 |
Ruthton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2010 census.
The city is the home of Exelon Wind's Cowell Wind Project.
History
Ruthton was platted in 1888, and named for the wife of a member of the town company. A post office has been in operation at Ruthton since 1888. Ruthton was incorporated in 1897.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), of which 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
The Redwood River flows through the city as an intermittent stream near its headwaters.
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 323 | — | |
| 1910 | 290 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 403 | 39.0% | |
| 1930 | 387 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 480 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 534 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 476 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 405 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 328 | −19.0% | |
| 1990 | 328 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 241 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −6.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 241 people, 110 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.2 inhabitants per square mile (141.0/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 110 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Notable people
- Todd Bouman, American football player
- Severt B. Duea, Minnesota state legislator
- Ralph E. Gryte, Minnesota state legislator
See also
In Spanish: Ruthton (Minnesota) para niños
