Blooming Prairie City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1933 people in the city, organized into 748 households, and 505 families residing in the city. The population density was 1428.4 people per square mile (551.51/kmē), it is 159th most densely populated city in Minnesota. There were 774 housing units at an average density of 573.3 per square mile (221.35/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88 males. The median age is 39.7 years, The median age of males was 37.9 years, for females the median age was 41.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.43% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.31% from two or more races and 2.48% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $40345, it is Minnesota's 263rd wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $51118, making it the 226th wealthiest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $19343, it is Minnesota's 242nd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $24531, The median income for males was $31814 versus $16686 for females.
In 2000, 454 pupils and students, of which 49.78% are male and 50.22% are female, 23.49% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.41% nursery or pri school, 1.76% kindergarten, 55.51% elementary school, 27.09% high school and 11.23% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1933 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1933 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1944 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1976 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1968 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1957 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1946 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1949 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1957 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1962 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1967 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 127 | 125 | 252 |
| High school | 57 | 66 | 123 |
| College or graduate school | 30 | 21 | 51 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Prairie city, Minnesota | $40345 | $51118 | $19343 |
| Steele County, Minnesota | $46106 | $53981 | $20328 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |