Vesta City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 132 households, and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 853.2 people per square mile (329.42/km˛), it is the 350th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 355 per square mile (137.07/km˛). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.36 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 118.9 females. The median age of the city's population was 34.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Vesta City was 30.5 and 37.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.53% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.18% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25536, it is Minnesota's 100th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34583, it is Minnesota's 135th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12302, it is the 50th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $16583, The median income for males was $21125, compared to $11071 for females.
In 2000, 74 pupils and students, of which 30 are male and 44 are female, 21.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 5 kindergarten, 50 elementary school, 17 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 339 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 339 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 338 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 335 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 324 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 316 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 315 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 311 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 309 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Elementary school | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| High school | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesta city, Minnesota | $25536 | $34583 | $12302 |
| Redwood County, Minnesota | $37352 | $46250 | $18903 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |