Ortonville, Minnesota

Ortonville is a city in Big Stone County in the U.S. state of Minnesota at the southern tip of Big Stone Lake, along the border with South Dakota. The population was 1,916 at the 2010 census.[6] It is the county seat of Big Stone County.[7] Big Stone Lake State Park is nearby.

Ortonville, Minnesota
City
Ortonville's historic downtown
Location of Ortonville
within Big Stone County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°18′21″N 96°26′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesBig Stone
Area
 • Total4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2)
 • Land4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2)
 • Water0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2)
Elevation
1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 • Total1,916
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,782
 • Density424.99/sq mi (164.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56278
Area code(s)320
FIPS code27-48706[4]
GNIS feature ID0649005[5]
Websitemnortonville.com

History

Ortonville was platted in 1872 by Cornelius Knute Orton, and named for him.[8] Ortonville was incorporated as a city in 1881.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2), of which 3.51 square miles (9.09 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[9]

U.S. Highways 12 and 75 and Minnesota State Highway 7 are three of the main routes in the city.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890768—
19001,24762.4%
19101,77442.3%
19201,758−0.9%
19302,01714.7%
19402,46922.4%
19502,5774.4%
19602,6743.8%
19702,665−0.3%
19802,550−4.3%
19902,205−13.5%
20002,158−2.1%
20101,916−11.2%
2019 (est.)1,782[3]−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2013 Estimate[11]
Civil War veterans on review in Ortonville 4th of July celebration, 1880s

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,916 people, 884 households, and 509 families living in the city. The population density was 545.9 inhabitants per square mile (210.8/km2). There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 310.5 per square mile (119.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 884 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% 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 2.71.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 923 households, and 594 families living in the city. The population density was 635.8 people per square mile (245.8/km2). There were 1,125 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile (128.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.42% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 923 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,614, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,590 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,132. About 7.2% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools in independent district 2903 (Ortonville Public School) include Ortonville Secondary School and James Knoll Elementary School. The schools are housed in one building, making the public education in Ortonville K-12. The athletic teams in Ortonville are called the Trojans, and the school's colors are orange and black. There are no private schools in this district.[12]

The Ortonville Public Library is a part of the Pioneerland Library System.[13]

There is no University in Ortonville, but high school students are able to take college level courses through the public high school via the College in the Schools program.

Media

Newspaper

The Ortonville Independent is a weekly newspaper published in Ortonville on Tuesday. It has a circulation of 1911 in 2019 and is owned by the Kaercher Group.[14]

AM radio
AM radio stations
FrequencyCall signNameFormatOwnerCity
1350 AMKDIOReal CountryCountryArmada MediaOrtonville

FM radio
FM radio stations
FrequencyCall signNameFormatOwnerTarget city/marketCity of license
101.5 FMKCGNPraise FMContemporary ChristianChristian Heritage BroadcastingOrtonvilleOrtonville
106.3 FMKPHRPower 106.3Classic RockArmada MediaWatertownOrtonville

Notable people

References
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  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. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 55.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  11. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  12. "Ortonville Public School". www.ortonville.k12.mn.us. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  13. "Ortonville Public Library". www.ortonville.lib.mn.us. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  14. "Ortonville Independetn, Minnesota Newspaper Directory" (PDF). Minnesota Newspaper Association. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
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