Lakefield City, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1721 residents, 731 households, and 454 families in the city. The population density was 1611 people per square mile (622.01/kmē), it would be the 128th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 784 housing units at an average density of 732.7 per square mile (282.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. The population's age distribution was 23% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 42.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Lakefield City was 39.5 and 46.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 1705 White, Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 7 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31250, making its Minnesota's 569th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37898, making its Minnesota's 237th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16003, it is Minnesota's 553rd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $19124, Males have a median income of $22647 versus $15474 for females.
In 2000, 357 pupils and students, of which 51.26% are male and 48.74% are female, 20.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.2% nursery or pri school, 5.6% kindergarten, 46.78% elementary school, 34.17% high school and 9.24% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1721 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1724 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1717 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1683 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1694 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1677 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1667 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1660 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1647 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1636 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1614 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Elementary school | 94 | 73 | 167 |
| High school | 57 | 65 | 122 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakefield city, Minnesota | $31250 | $37898 | $16003 |
| Jackson County, Minnesota | $36746 | $43426 | $17499 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |