Cologne, Minnesota

Cologne is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,519 at the 2010 census.[7] The city is about 30 miles from Minneapolis.

Cologne
City
Motto(s): 
"A Great Place To Live, Work, And Play!"[1]
Location of the city of Cologne
within Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°46′15″N 93°46′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarver
Area
 • Total1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Land1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 • Total1,519
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,797
 • Density1,003.91/sq mi (387.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55322
Area code(s)952
FIPS code27-12664[5]
GNIS feature ID0641408[6]
Websitewww.ci.cologne.mn.us

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.87 square miles (4.84 km2), of which, 1.75 square miles (4.53 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) is water.[8]

Infrastructure

Transportation

U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 284 are two of the main routes in Cologne.

History

Cologne was platted in 1880, and incorporated in 1881.[9] The community was named for Cologne, Germany.[10]

In 1939, the town of Cologne was preserved on film in the amateur short subject Cologne: From the Diary of Ray and Esther, which chronicles aspects of life in the German-American community prior to the American engagement in World War II.[11] The film was named to the National Film Registry in 2001, and is one of only a half-dozen amateur works to be included on the list.[12]

In March 2015 the city of Cologne, Minnesota hired Jesse Dickson as their city administrator.

In November 2016 Matt Lein was elected Mayor.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
188060—
1890193221.7%
190023823.3%
191039063.9%
1920383−1.8%
1930355−7.3%
194042720.3%
19504628.2%
1960454−1.7%
197051814.1%
19805455.2%
19905633.3%
20001,01279.8%
20101,51950.1%
Est. 20191,797[4]18.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
Louis Hall and Fire Station with Water Tower in background
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
188097—
189039−59.8%
19005233.3%
191042−19.2%
1920469.5%
196063—
U.S. Census for Benton[13]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,519 people, 539 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 868.0 inhabitants per square mile (335.1/km2). There were 562 housing units at an average density of 321.1 per square mile (124.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 539 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.2% were from 25 to 44; 18.5% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% 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[5] of 2000, there were 1,012 people, 385 households, and 279 families living in the city. The population density was 1,343.5 people per square mile (521.0/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 520.4 per square mile (201.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 1.48% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 385 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,583, and the median income for a family was $61,471. Males had a median income of $40,034 versus $28,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,955. About 0.7% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Museums and other points of interest

Cologne has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Paul Mohrbacher House (1880), home of the city's founder
  • Philip Guettler House (1902)
  • John Knotz House (1905)

Parks and recreation

There are six parks located in Cologne, including Marion Field, Meadow Park, VFW Park, Lions Park, Fritz Field and Village Park.[1]

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References
  1. "The City of Cologne Minnesota". The City of Cologne Minnesota. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 82.
  10. "Profile for Cologne, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  11. "Cologne". IMDB. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  12. "FILMS SELECTED TO THE NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - 2001". National Film Registration Board. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.


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