Montevideo, Minnesota

Montevideo /ˌmɒntəˈvɪdi.oʊ/ is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,383 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Chippewa County. The town's mayor is Jim Curtiss and the Council President is Nathan Schhmidt.[7]

For other uses, see Montevideo (disambiguation).
Montevideo
City
Artigas Plaza in Montevideo
Location of Montevideo
within Chippewa County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°56′55″N 95°43′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyChippewa
Government
 • TypeCouncil – Manager
Area
 • Total4.80 sq mi (12.44 km2)
 • Land4.71 sq mi (12.20 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 • Total5,383
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
5,043
 • Density1,070.25/sq mi (413.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56265
Area code(s)320
FIPS code27-43720[4]
GNIS feature ID0648046[5]
Websitewww.montevideomn.org

Geography

Montevideo is located in a double river valley where the Minnesota and Chippewa rivers converge, approximately 140 miles (230 km) west of Minneapolis, at the junction of U.S. Highways 59 and 212 with Minnesota State Highways 7 and 29.

The surrounding topography is dominated by farmland and prairies, as well as river valleys with many scenic overlooks and small bluffs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.85 square miles (12.56 km2), of which, 4.76 square miles (12.33 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[8]

Climate

Montevideo, as with the rest of Minnesota, has a four-season humid continental climate with great differences between summer and winter.[9] The average July high is 28 °C (82 °F) with the average January high being −6 °C (21 °F).[10]

Climate data for Montevideo, Minnesota
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 68
(20)		 61
(16)		 79
(26)		 90
(32)		 104
(40)		 102
(39)		 106
(41)		 100
(38)		 104
(40)		 91
(33)		 73
(23)		 63
(17)		 106
(41)
Average high °F (°C) 21
(−6)		 25
(−4)		 36
(2)		 54
(12)		 68
(20)		 77
(25)		 82
(28)		 81
(27)		 72
(22)		 59
(15)		 37
(3)		 27
(−3)		 53
(12)
Daily mean °F (°C) 12
(−11)		 16
(−9)		 28
(−2)		 43
(6)		 55
(13)		 64
(18)		 70
(21)		 68
(20)		 59
(15)		 46
(8)		 30
(−1)		 19
(−7)		 43
(6)
Average low °F (°C) 3
(−16)		 5
(−15)		 19
(−7)		 34
(1)		 45
(7)		 54
(12)		 59
(15)		 57
(14)		 48
(9)		 36
(2)		 21
(−6)		 10
(−12)		 33
(0)
Record low °F (°C) −36
(−38)		 −36
(−38)		 −31
(−35)		 −4
(−20)		 21
(−6)		 32
(0)		 37
(3)		 32
(0)		 21
(−6)		 0
(−18)		 −22
(−30)		 −35
(−37)		 −36
(−38)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.4
(10)		 0.4
(10)		 1.2
(30)		 2.0
(50)		 2.8
(70)		 3.9
(100)		 2.8
(70)		 3.5
(90)		 2.8
(70)		 1.2
(30)		 0.8
(20)		 0.4
(10)		 22.2
(560)
Source: [11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880862—
18901,43766.7%
19002,14649.3%
19103,05642.4%
19204,41944.6%
19304,319−2.3%
19405,22020.9%
19505,4594.6%
19605,6934.3%
19705,661−0.6%
19805,8453.3%
19905,499−5.9%
20005,346−2.8%
20105,3830.7%
2019 (est.)5,043[3]−6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,383 people, 2,326 households, and 1,404 families living in the city. The population density was 1,130.9 inhabitants per square mile (436.6/km2). There were 2,510 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

There were 2,326 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 5,346 people, 2,353 households, and 1,444 families living in the city. The population density was 1,190.5 people per square mile (459.7/km2). There were 2,551 housing units at an average density of 568.1 per square mile (219.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.11% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 2,353 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,447, and the median income for a family was $44,706. Males had a median income of $30,838 versus $19,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,025. About 4.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Sister City relationship

The relationship with Montevideo, Uruguay began in 1905 when the mayors of each city sent a national flag to the other.[12]

  • Montevideo was featured in the 2005 film Sweet Land as the town Audubon, Minnesota in the 1920s.
  • Montevideo was a grand finalist in the Real World Road Rules Challenge 2000.

Local Media

KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are local radio stations owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc. KRAM-LP is owned by Thunderhawk Broadcasting, Inc.

Notable people
  • Paul Gruchow (1947–2004), Former professor at St. Olaf and Concordia colleges, and former editor of the Worthington Daily Globe in Worthington. Essayist whose publications include Grass Roots: The Universe of Home (Milkweed Editions, 1995) and Boundary Waters: The Grace of the Wild. Prior to his suicide, he was a contributing writer to several periodicals including the New York Times and the Hungry Mind Review.
  • David Minge (1942–), Former 2nd District congressman (1993–2001) and current judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
  • Wayne Brabender (1945–), American-Spaniard professional basketball player for Real Madrid and the Spaniard National Basketball Team.
  • Dr. Elizabeth Wagstrom (1955–), Chief Veterinarian at National Pork Producers Council Washington, DC. [13] Associate Professor University of Minnesota Medical School. College of Veterinary Medicine May 2010 – May 2011. Dr. Wagstrom was instrumental in the industry's response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Dr. Wagstrom served six years on the USDA Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health, serving as both vice-chairman and chairman. Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology, National Pork Board, 2001 to 2010.[14]
  • Ty Stevens (1982–), America's Favorite Sweetheart

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. 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. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. "Mayor and City Council". Montevideo Minnesota. The City of Montevideo. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=17037&cityname=Montevideo%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&units=
  10. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=17037&cityname=Montevideo-Minnesota-United-States-of-America
  11. "Montevideo, Minnesota". Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  12. Hopfensperger, Jean. "Two Montevideos share more than just a name". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  13. https://www.hhs.gov/ash/advisory-committees/paccarb/membership/designated-representative-elizabeth-allen-wagstrom/index.html
  14. https://docs.house.gov/meetings/SY/SY15/20171102/106570/HHRG-115-SY15-Bio-WagstromE-20171102.pdf

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