Glencoe, Minnesota
City
Downtown Glencoe
Downtown Glencoe
Motto(s): 
"Small City, Big Future"[1]
Location in McLeod County and the state of Minnesota
Location in McLeod County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°46′14″N 94°09′04″W / 44.77056°N 94.15111°W / 44.77056; -94.15111
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMcLeod
Area
[2]
 • Total3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2)
 • Land3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,001 ft (305 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total5,744
 • Density1,814.85/sq mi (700.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55336
Area code320
FIPS code27-23948[5]
GNIS feature ID2394912[3]
Websitewww.glencoemn.org

Glencoe (/ˈɡlɛnkoʊ/ GLEN-koh) is a city and the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States.[6] The population was 5,744 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

Glencoe was laid out in 1855 and named after Glen Coe in Scotland.[7] A post office has been in operation at Glencoe since 1856.[8] Glencoe was incorporated as a city in 1909.[7]

Geography

Glencoe is in southeastern McLeod County. U.S. Route 212 passes through the south side of the city, leading east 11 miles (18 km) to Norwood Young America and west 29 miles (47 km) to Hector. Minneapolis is 54 miles (87 km) to the east. Minnesota State Highway 22 passes through the center of Glencoe, leading northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Hutchinson, the largest city in McLeod County, and south-southwest 17 miles (27 km) to Gaylord.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Glencoe has an area of 3.17 square miles (8.21 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) are water.[2] Buffalo Creek passes through the south side of the city, part of the Crow River watershed leading northeast to the Mississippi River.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18801,078—
18901,64953.0%
19001,7807.9%
19101,7880.4%
19201,747−2.3%
19301,92510.2%
19402,38724.0%
19502,80117.3%
19603,21614.8%
19704,21731.1%
19804,3964.2%
19904,6485.7%
20005,45317.3%
20105,6313.3%
20205,7442.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 5,631 people, 2,220 households, and 1,467 families living in the city. The population density was 1,748.8 inhabitants per square mile (675.2/km2). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 752.8 per square mile (290.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population.

There were 2,220 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,453 people, 2,103 households, and 1,446 families living in the city. The population density was 2,045.6 inhabitants per square mile (789.8/km2). There were 2,169 housing units at an average density of 813.7 per square mile (314.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.97% of the population.

There were 2,103 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,723, and the median income for a family was $55,496. Males had a median income of $36,113 versus $25,230 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,450. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[10] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[11] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[12] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[13] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[14] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[15] 1996 Precinct Results[16] 1992 Precinct Results[17] 1988 Precinct Results[18] 1984 Precinct Results[19] 1980 Precinct Results[20] 1976 Precinct Results[21] 1968 Precinct Results[22] 1964 Precinct Results[23] 1960 Precinct Results[24]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 64.5% 1,898 32.8% 965 2.7% 79
2016 60.3% 1,629 30.9% 834 8.8% 238
2012 57.3% 1,481 40.0% 1,035 2.7% 71
2008 55.6% 1,427 41.4% 1,062 3.0% 77
2004 60.6% 1,534 37.8% 956 1.6% 41
2000 55.9% 1,225 36.9% 809 7.2% 157
1996 36.8% 753 47.3% 969 15.9% 326
1992 32.1% 713 35.7% 794 32.2% 715
1988 55.1% 1,129 44.9% 921 0.0% 0
1984 62.8% 1,294 37.2% 767 0.0% 0
1980 55.4% 1,197 34.9% 754 9.7% 209
1976 53.2% 1,071 44.1% 888 2.7% 56
1968 56.8% 1,026 39.5% 714 3.7% 66
1964 45.8% 742 54.1% 878 0.1% 1
1960 65.5% 1,026 34.4% 538 0.1% 1

Climate

[25]

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average High°F 20 27 39 55 70 80 83 80 72 59 39 25 54
Average Low°F 1 8 21 34 47 57 62 59 48 36 22 8 34
Average Precipitation " 0.66 0.6 1.58 2.48 3.44 4.71 3.62 4.41 2.93 2.05 1.71 0.69 28.88

Film

The town was the subject of the French film director Louis Malle's documentary God's Country, filmed in 1979 and 1985. Numerous townspeople were interviewed by Malle, including dairy farmer and banker Clayton Hoese and his sons.[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Welcome to Glencoe, Minnesota!". City of Glencoe. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glencoe, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b "P1. Race – Glencoe city, Minnesota: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 317.
  8. ^ "McLeod County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 17, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  11. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  12. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  13. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  14. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  15. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  16. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  19. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  20. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  22. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  23. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  24. ^ (PDF) https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  25. ^ "Glencoe Historical Averages". intellicast.com. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  26. ^ Corry, John (December 11, 1985). "Malles's 'God's Country' in Minnesota". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 4, 2023.

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