Lastrup, Minnesota

Lastrup is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census.[6]

Lastrup
City
Location of Lastrup, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°2′23″N 94°3′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMorrison
Area
 • Total0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2)
 • Land0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 • Total104
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
99
 • Density268.29/sq mi (103.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56344
Area code(s)320
FIPS code27-35720[4]
GNIS feature ID0646516[5]
WebsiteCity of Lastrup

History

Lastrup was founded by immigrants from Schnelten, a small peasantry near Lastrup in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), of which 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

Minnesota State Highway 27 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920121—
1930118−2.5%
19401288.5%
195015823.4%
1960138−12.7%
197016116.7%
1980150−6.8%
1990112−25.3%
200099−11.6%
20101045.1%
2019 (est.)99[3]−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 104 people, 49 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 236.4 inhabitants per square mile (91.3/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 120.5 per square mile (46.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% 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 99 people, 48 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 223.2 people per square mile (86.9/km2). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 110.5 per square mile (43.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,622. There were 16.1% of families and 27.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

Attractions

For a small town, Lastrup has many businesses, including Tiny's Tavern and Lastrup Implement. There is also a baseball field a few blocks east of town which is the site for baseball games, this park also includes a small play area meant for children.

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. "U.S. Census website". 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. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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