Cohasset, Minnesota

Cohasset is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,698 at the 2010 census.[6]

Cohasset
City
Location of the city of Cohasset
within Itasca County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°15′7″N 93°37′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Area
 • Total35.24 sq mi (91.27 km2)
 • Land26.88 sq mi (69.62 km2)
 • Water8.36 sq mi (21.65 km2)
Elevation
1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 • Total2,698
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,725
 • Density101.38/sq mi (39.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55721
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-12412[4]
GNIS feature ID0655774[5]
Websitewww.cohasset-mn.com

U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in Cohasset.

History

A post office called Cohasset has been in operation since 1892.[7] The city was named after Cohasset, Massachusetts.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.29 square miles (91.40 km2), of which 26.81 square miles (69.44 km2) is land and 8.48 square miles (21.96 km2) is water.[9] It is the westernmost point of Minnesota's Iron Range.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910521—
1920420−19.4%
1930299−28.8%
194038930.1%
195048424.4%
196060525.0%
1970536−11.4%
20002,481—
20102,6988.7%
2019 (est.)2,725[3]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,698 people, 1,067 households, and 795 families living in the city. The population density was 100.6 inhabitants per square mile (38.8/km2). There were 1,324 housing units at an average density of 49.4 per square mile (19.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.1% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 1,067 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,481 people, 960 households, and 740 families living in the city. The population density was 93.6 people per square mile (36.1/km2). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 44.9 per square mile (17.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.65% White, 0.20% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 960 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,054, and the median income for a family was $48,849. Males had a median income of $48,869 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,071. About 4.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  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. "Itasca County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  8. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 254.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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