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'''Le Center''' is a city in [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 2,499 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=27 April 2011}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The [[Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
'''Le Center''' is a city in [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 2,499 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=27 April 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of [[Le Sueur County, Minnesota|Le Sueur County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The [[Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].


LeCenter was visited often in his childhood by Douglas L. Rutt (www.lutheranmissiology.com), PhD, grandson of Herman and Erna Ehmke. Dr. Rutt went on to become a Lutheran professor of theology and mission as well as a renowned speaker and church leadership consultant.
LeCenter was visited often in his childhood by Douglas L. Rutt (www.lutheranmissiology.com), PhD, grandson of Herman and Erna Ehmke. Dr. Rutt went on to become a Lutheran professor of theology and mission as well as a renowned speaker and church leadership consultant.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-11-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}</ref>


Le Center is located 26 miles from [[Mankato]] and 62 miles from [[Minneapolis]].
Le Center is located 26 miles from [[Mankato]] and 62 miles from [[Minneapolis]].
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Le Center, Minnesota
City
Downtown Le Center
Downtown Le Center
Nickname: 
Tree City USA
Motto: 
"The Heart Of LeSueur County"
Location of Le Center within Le Sueur County and state of Minnesota
Location of Le Center
within Le Sueur County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°23′19″N 93°43′51″W / 44.38861°N 93.73083°W / 44.38861; -93.73083
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyLe Sueur
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
 • MayorJosh Fredrickson
Area
[1]
 • Total1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Land1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,060 ft (323 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total2,499
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
2,482
 • Density1,655.0/sq mi (639.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56057
Area code507
FIPS code27-36134[4]
GNIS feature ID0646552[5]
Websitewww.cityoflecenter.com

Le Center is a city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,499 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Le Sueur County.[7] The Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

LeCenter was visited often in his childhood by Douglas L. Rutt (www.lutheranmissiology.com), PhD, grandson of Herman and Erna Ehmke. Dr. Rutt went on to become a Lutheran professor of theology and mission as well as a renowned speaker and church leadership consultant.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), all of it land.[1]

Le Center is located 26 miles from Mankato and 62 miles from Minneapolis.

Minnesota State Highways 99 and 112 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188073—
1890169131.5%
1900478182.8%
191074155.0%
192086316.5%
19309489.8%
19401,23230.0%
19501,3146.7%
19601,59721.5%
19701,89018.3%
19801,9674.1%
19902,0062.0%
20002,24011.7%
20102,49911.6%
2015 (est.)2,459[8]−1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $38,690, and the median income for a family was $47,143. Males had a median income of $30,901 versus $22,381 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,225. About 6.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,499 people, 915 households, and 629 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,655.0 inhabitants per square mile (639.0/km2). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 643.0 per square mile (248.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 8.4% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.0% of the population.

There were 915 households of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

Climate

Climate data for Le Center, Minnesota
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 60
(16) 		64
(18) 		84
(29) 		94
(34) 		99
(37) 		104
(40) 		105
(41) 		102
(39) 		98
(37) 		92
(33) 		81
(27) 		69
(21) 		105
(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 23
(−5) 		29
(−2) 		41
(5) 		58
(14) 		71
(22) 		80
(27) 		84
(29) 		81
(27) 		73
(23) 		61
(16) 		41
(5) 		27
(−3) 		56
(13)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 2
(−17) 		8
(−13) 		21
(−6) 		33
(1) 		47
(8) 		57
(14) 		61
(16) 		59
(15) 		48
(9) 		36
(2) 		23
(−5) 		9
(−13) 		34
(1)
Record low °F (°C) −38
(−39) 		−34
(−37) 		−29
(−34) 		4
(−16) 		21
(−6) 		37
(3) 		40
(4) 		36
(2) 		25
(−4) 		9
(−13) 		−15
(−26) 		−32
(−36) 		−38
(−39)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.5
(19) 		6.2
(16) 		7.9
(20) 		1.6
(4.1) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		4.5
(11) 		7.4
(19) 		35.4
(89.86)
Source: The Weather Channel[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-11-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Information". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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  • [2], Official Website for Le Center Schools

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