Coleraine, Minnesota

Coleraine is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,970 at the 2010 census.[5] The community was named after Thomas F. Cole, President of the Oliver Iron Mining Company.

Coleraine
City
Carnegie library at Clemson and Cole Avenues in Coleraine, Minnesota
Location of the city of Coleraine
within Itasca County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°17′27″N 93°25′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Area
 • Total15.84 sq mi (41.03 km2)
 • Land15.35 sq mi (39.76 km2)
 • Water0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
Elevation
1,322 ft (403 m)
Population
 • Total1,970
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,972
 • Density128.45/sq mi (49.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55722
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-12502
GNIS feature ID0655778[4]
WebsiteCity of Coleraine MN Web Portal

U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in Coleraine.

History

A post office called Coleraine has been in operation since 1906.[6] The city was named for Thomas F. Cole, a businessperson in the mining industry.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.64 square miles (43.10 km2), of which 16.13 square miles (41.78 km2) is land and 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2) is water.[8]

The community of Gunn is located within the southern portion of the city of Coleraine.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19101,613—
19201,300−19.4%
19301,243−4.4%
19401,3256.6%
19501,321−0.3%
19601,3461.9%
19701,086−19.3%
19801,1162.8%
19901,041−6.7%
20001,1106.6%
20101,97077.5%
2019 (est.)1,972[3]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2013 Estimate[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,970 people, 768 households, and 550 families living in the city. The population density was 122.1 inhabitants per square mile (47.1/km2). There were 831 housing units at an average density of 51.5 per square mile (19.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 768 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,110 people, 443 households, and 317 families living in the city. The population density was 178.5 people per square mile (68.9/km2). There were 462 housing units at an average density of 74.3 per square mile (28.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.54% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 443 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,681, and the median income for a family was $52,361. Males had a median income of $39,875 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,514. About 6.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  6. "Itasca County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 254.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-07-14.

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