Medford, Minnesota

Medford, Minnesota
—  City  —
Location of Medford, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°10′22″N 93°14′49″W / 44.17278°N 93.24694°W / 44.17278; -93.24694
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Steele
Area
– Total	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
– Land	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
– Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,099 ft (335 m)
Population (2010)[1]
– Total	1,239
– Density	1,444.9/sq mi (557.9/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
– Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	55049
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-41426[2]
GNIS feature ID	0647731[3]

Medford is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,239 at the 2010 census.^[1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all land. The Straight River flows through the city.^[4]

Interstate 35 and County Highways 12 and 45 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 984 people, 377 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,444.9 inhabitants per square mile (558.7/km²). There were 388 housing units at an average density of 569.8 per square mile (220.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.00% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 4.37% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.40% of the population.

There were 377 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $55,714. Males had a median income of $31,628 versus $24,318 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,886. About 3.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Athletics

Medford has been known for its small but rather successful athletic programs.

Medford has been most successful in wrestling. In 2002 Medford was crowned co-state champions. Since then, they have been rebuilding, and in 2009 they placed third in the state tournament.

The football team has also seen some success. In 2003, the team saw its first state title game since they won a state title in 1981.

Government

Medford, Minnesota is a statutory plan "A" city - it has a weak mayor/city council structure. As of 2010, the mayor of the City of Medford is Danny Thomas. Members of the City Council in 2010 are: Brenda DeMars, Marie Sexton, and Michael Corbin. As of January, 2010, there is an empty council seat due to the resignation of Dan Niles in December, 2009.

Area businesses

Medford is the second smallest city in the United States to have its own McDonald's restaurant.^{[citation needed]} In addition, it is home to the Medford Outlet Mall and is home to a Ritchie Bros. auction site.

Landmarks

The very popular "Medford Bridge" runs over the Medford Park just at the end of County Road 9 entering the city. An empty lot now occupies the area where one of the oldest school buildings that was used up until 2003. The town had decided that the old school was not large enough for the growing student body and a new school was to be built. The school now sits on the eastern edge of the city. It is presently operating at capacity of nearly 800 students, with many coming from outside the district through open enrollment.

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. ^ Minnesota Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1994. pp. 33. ISBN 0-89933-222-6. 

Coordinates: 44°10′22″N 93°14′49″W / 44.17278°N 93.24694°W / 44.17278; -93.24694