Menahga City, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1220 people, 491 households, and 283 families living in the city. The population density was 328.3 people per square mile (126.76/kmē), it is the 267th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 556 housing units at an average density of 149.5 per square mile (57.72/kmē). The average household size was 2.22 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 33.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 45.6 years, The median age of males was 42.1 years, for females the median age was 49.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1200 White, 1 Black or African American, 12 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22232, making it the 45th lowest city by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $30288, it is Minnesota's 56th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14360, it would be the 147th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The median income is $16712, Males have a median income of $22375 versus $12455 for females.
In 2000, 278 pupils and students, of which 44.24% are male and 55.76% are female, 22.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.96% nursery or pri school, 6.12% kindergarten, 48.56% elementary school, 28.42% high school and 12.95% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1220 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1220 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1219 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1207 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1211 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1198 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1183 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1181 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1192 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1198 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1196 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 64 | 71 | 135 |
| High school | 32 | 47 | 79 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 23 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menahga city, Minnesota | $22232 | $30288 | $14360 |
| Wadena County, Minnesota | $30651 | $38618 | $15146 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |