Glencoe, Minnesota

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Glencoe, Minnesota
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Glencoe, Minnesota


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Minnesota
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = McLeod

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area_total_km2 = 6.9
area_land_km2 = 6.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.7
area_land_sq_mi = 2.7
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5453
population_density_km2 = 789.8
population_density_sq_mi = 2045.6

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 304
elevation_ft = 997
latd = 44 |latm = 46 |lats = 14 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 9 |longs = 4 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 55336
area_code = 320
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blank_info = 27-23948GR|2
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blank1_info = 0663170GR|3
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Glencoe is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,453 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McLeod CountyGR|6.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km²), all of it land. U.S. Route 212 and Minnesota State Highway 22 are two of the main routes in the community.

Glencoe, named for its resemblance to a valley in Scotland, was the first city to be offiically founded by settlers in McLeod County. At that time the nearest known neighbours were thirty miles away, leaving settlers and businesses to travel many miles by wagon for supplies. Even in these hard times, the first known business in Glencoe was started in 1855, followed by the construction of the creamery in 1894, the opening of the telephone company in 1897, the beginning of Glencoe Brewing Company in 1901, and the dedication of the Glencoe Library in 1904.

In the spirit of the early settlers and businesses, Glencoe continues to be characterized by hard-working members of the community, growing businesses and plans for a bright future!

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,453 people, 2,103 households, and 1,446 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,045.6 people per square mile (788.5/km²). There were 2,169 housing units at an average density of 813.7/sq mi (313.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.97% of the population.

There were 2,103 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,723, and the median income for a family was $55,496. Males had a median income of $36,113 versus $25,230 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,450. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

"God's Country"

In 1985 the town was the subject of a documentry called "God's Country". It was made by French film director Louis Malle.

References

External links

* [http://www.glencoechamber.com Glencoe, MN website]
* [http://www.gsl.k12.mn.us/ Glencoe -- Silver Lake Schools site]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091125/ Louis Malle's Documentary about Glencoe]