Woodstock, Minnesota
History
Woodstock was platted in September 1879. The city was named after Woodstock, Illinois. A post office has been in operation at Woodstock since 1879. Woodstock was incorporated on July 11, 1892.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.539 square miles (1.40 km), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 211 | — | |
1910 | 226 | 7.1% | |
1920 | 277 | 22.6% | |
1930 | 235 | −15.2% | |
1940 | 253 | 7.7% | |
1950 | 277 | 9.5% | |
1960 | 213 | −23.1% | |
1970 | 217 | 1.9% | |
1980 | 180 | −17.1% | |
1990 | 159 | −11.7% | |
2000 | 132 | −17.0% | |
2010 | 124 | −6.1% | |
2020 | 110 | −11.3% | |
2022 (est.) | 110 | 0.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 124 people, 55 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 238.5 inhabitants per square mile (92.1/km). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 134.6 per square mile (52.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% Asian.
There were 55 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 45 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 132 people, 63 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 238.3 inhabitants per square mile (92.0/km). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 130.0 per square mile (50.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White and 0.76% Native American.
There were 63 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.0% were non-families. 50.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 31.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,269. There were no families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.
Politics
Woodstock is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Woodstock is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.
References
- ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodstock, Minnesota
- ^ "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Woodstock (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n438 419].
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 197.
- ^ "Pipestone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.