Trimont, Minnesota

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official_name = Trimont, Minnesota
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Trimont, Minnesota


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Minnesota
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Martin

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area_total_km2 = 2.0
area_land_km2 = 2.0
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 754
population_density_km2 = 378.5
population_density_sq_mi = 980.3

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 372
elevation_ft = 1220
latd = 43 |latm = 45 |lats = 41 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 42 |longs = 49 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 56176
area_code = 507
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blank_info = 27-65470GR|2
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Trimont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 754 at the 2000 census.

The community is located between Sherburn and St. James on Minnesota State Highway 4.

Interstate 90 is nearby.

Trimont is a small community nestled in south central Minnesota. Trimont was once two different towns, platted by competing railroads. The two towns were Triumph, to the east, and Monterey to the west. These towns joined, using the first letters in each town's name, to form what is today known as Trimont. This gives Trimont the unique characteristic of two separate Main Street business districts which are on the same street, yet placed about a half-mile apart.

The yearly festival was once known as FunFest. Currently, the festival is called The Chocolate Festival, which is usually held in late July. There is live entertainment, a parade, community church services, and an array of food to be eaten. It is a wonderful family event for all.

In 1988, Trimont Schools consolidated with neighboring Sherburn and Welcome to form the Martin County West School District.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²), all of it land.

Trimont was once two towns, Triumph and Monterey, but were combined by referendum in 1959 to become Trimont.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 754 people, 322 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.3 people per square mile (378.1/km²). There were 356 housing units at an average density of 462.9/sq mi (178.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.01% White, 0.53% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 322 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,819. About 9.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

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