Cosmos, Minnesota
Cosmos, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
 Location of Cosmos within Meeker County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′14″N 94°41′51″W / 44.93722°N 94.69750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 473 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 455 |
| • Density | 410/sq mi (160/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56228 |
| Area code | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-13420[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641518[5] |
| Website | www.cosmos-mn.com |
Cosmos is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 473 at the 2010 census.[6]
Minnesota State Highways 4 (Milkyway Street) and 7 (Astro Blvd.) are two of the main routes in the community. In keeping with the community's space theme, all Streets are named after planets and all Avenues are named after constellations.
On the third weekend in July, the city holds the Cosmos Space Festival.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2), of which 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[1]
Cosmos is located along the South Fork of the Crow River.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 230 | — | |
| 1940 | 357 | 55.2% | |
| 1950 | 382 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 487 | 27.5% | |
| 1970 | 570 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 610 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 582 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 473 | −18.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 455 | [3] | −3.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 473 people, 229 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 422.3 inhabitants per square mile (163.1/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 233.0 per square mile (90.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 229 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 582 people, 240 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 519.3 people per square mile (200.6/km²). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 232.9 per square mile (90.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.28% White. Four persons (0.69%) identified as Asian, one (0.17%) as Pacific Islander, two (0.34%) from other races, and three (0.52%) from two or more races. Two persons (0.34%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 240 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the city, the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,278, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,447. About 5.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.
Notes
- ^ 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) - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.cosmos-mn.com/cosmos-space-festival-committee.html
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |