Cromwell, Minnesota

Cromwell is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 234 at the 2010 census.[6]

Cromwell
City
Location of the city of Cromwell within Carlton County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°40′47″N 92°52′37″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Carlton
Area [1]
• Total	2.03 sq mi (5.25 km^2)
• Land	1.84 sq mi (4.76 km^2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km^2)
Elevation	1,312 ft (400 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	234
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	232
• Density	126.36/sq mi (48.78/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55726
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-13780[4]
GNIS feature ID	0642448[5]

Cromwell is located along Minnesota State Highways 73 and 210.

History

The post office was established at Cromwell in 1882. Cromwell was organized in 1891, receiving its name from the Northern Pacific Railway. Cromwell was incorporated in 1903.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 square miles (5.21 km²), of which 1.84 square miles (4.77 km²) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²) is water.[8]

Cromwell is 22 miles west of Cloquet. Cromwell is 40 miles west-southwest of Duluth, and 22 miles north of Moose Lake.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	143		—
1920	164		14.7%
1930	207		26.2%
1940	214		3.4%
1950	197		−7.9%
1960	187		−5.1%
1970	181		−3.2%
1980	229		26.5%
1990	221		−3.5%
2000	143		−35.3%
2010	234		63.6%
2019 (est.)	232	[3]	−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 234 people, 130 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 127.2 inhabitants per square mile (49.1/km²). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 97.8 per square mile (37.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 130 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 61.5% were non-families. 55.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 43.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 55.3 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 40.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.7% male and 57.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 143 people, 65 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 78.7 people per square mile (30.3/km²). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 51.7 per square mile (19.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 0.70% Native American, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population. 36.7% were of Finnish, 21.1% German, 14.7% Norwegian and 6.4% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 65 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,605. There were 15.4% of families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 7.9% of those over 64.

Education

Cromwell–Wright School consists of both an elementary school and a high school. The school mascot is the cardinal.

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. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-87351-396-8.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.