Heron Lake City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 768 people in the city, organized into 285 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 723.4 people per square mile (279.31/kmē), making it the 405th most densely populated city in Minnesota. There were 322 housing units at an average density of 303.8 per square mile (117.3/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 3.3 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.8 years, the median age of male residents at 35.5 and the median age of female residents at 42.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 711 White, Black or African American, American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 49 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32222, making it the 529th highest city by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $40625, it is the 537th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $15657, it is the 273rd poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $19643, Males had a median income of $23750 versus $15417 for females.
In 2000, 191 pupils and students, of which 88 are male and 103 are female, 24.87% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 11 nursery or pri school, 12 kindergarten, 105 elementary school, 47 high school and 16 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 768 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 772 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 772 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 771 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 760 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 758 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 753 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 747 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 741 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 733 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 53 | 52 | 105 |
| High school | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Lake city, Minnesota | $32222 | $40625 | $15657 |
| Jackson County, Minnesota | $36746 | $43426 | $17499 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |