Wolverton, Minnesota

Wolverton is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 142 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Wolverton
City
Location of Wolverton, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°33′49″N 96°44′4″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Wilkin
Area [1]
• Total	0.35 sq mi (0.90 km^2)
• Land	0.35 sq mi (0.90 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	932 ft (284 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	142
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	130
• Density	372.49/sq mi (143.69/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56594
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-71392
GNIS feature ID	0654328[4]
Website	http://cityofwolverton.com/

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²), all land.[6] Wolverton contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1906 Wolverton Public School.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	170		—
1930	206		21.2%
1940	222		7.8%
1950	198		−10.8%
1960	204		3.0%
1970	171		−16.2%
1980	177		3.5%
1990	158		−10.7%
2000	122		−22.8%
2010	142		16.4%
2019 (est.)	130	[3]	−8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2013 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 142 people, 58 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 507.1 inhabitants per square mile (195.8/km²). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 239.3 per square mile (92.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White and 4.2% from two or more races.

There were 58 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 55 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 429.4 people per square mile (168.2/km²). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 256.9 per square mile (100.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.72% White, 2.46% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $28,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,839. There were 11.1% of families and 15.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.3% of under eighteens and 6.7% of those over 64.

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. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
7. "Minnesota National Register Properties Database". Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 10, 2013.
9. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 9, 2014.