Norwood Young America, Minnesota

Norwood Young America, Minnesota
Norwood Young America
—  City  —
Location of Norwood Young America, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°46′25″N 93°55′18″W / 44.77361°N 93.92167°W / 44.77361; -93.92167
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Carver
Merged 1997
Government
 – Mayor Tina Diedrick
Area
 – Total 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km2)
 – Land 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km2)
 – Water 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 991 ft (302 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 – Total 3,549
 – Density 1,855.8/sq mi (716.5/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 – Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 55368, 55397, 55473, 55555 plus 20-some more.
Area code(s) 952
FIPS code 27-47520[2]
GNIS feature ID 1764916[3]
Website www.cityofnya.com

Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,549 at the 2010 census.[1] The city was formed on January 1, 1997 when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged.[4]

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Geography

City Hall and Library

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.3 km²), all land.

U.S. Highway 212, Minnesota Highway 5, and Minnesota Highway 25 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
2000 3,108
2010 3,549 14.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,108 people, 1,171 households, and 833 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,855.8 people per square mile (718.6/km²). There were 1,201 housing units at an average density of 717.1 per square mile (277.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.13% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 1,171 households out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,152, and the median income for a family was $54,792. Males had a median income of $36,292 versus $26,837 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,431. About 2.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Norwood Young America is home to Stiftungsfest, Minnesota's oldest festival. Prior to the 1997 merger, Young America was known as being one of the two cities where correspondences for consumer product contests went to, the other being Blair, Nebraska.

The Minnesota Historical Society has a Young America photograph collection, ca. 1913-1927.

Business

In 1973, the Dile Corporation moved to Young America, and changed its name to the Young America Corporation. They are one of the largest employers in the town. They process rebate, coupon, and other marketing programs for many businesses. They receive a great deal of mail, enough that this small town has over 20 zip codes assigned to it. A main one is 55555.

National Register of Historic Places gallery

Norwood Young America has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

External links

References

  1. ^ a b "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 27 April 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  4. ^ "Population Estimates 1990s Geographic Change Notes: Minnesota". U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1990s/boundary_changes/27.html. Retrieved 2007-05-23. 

Coordinates: 44°46′25″N 93°55′18″W / 44.77361°N 93.92167°W / 44.77361; -93.92167


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