21-712: Mahnomen ( / m ə ˈ n oʊ m ən / mə- NOH -mən ) is a city in Mahnomen County , Minnesota , United States, along the Wild Rice River . The population was 1,240 at the 2020 census . It is the seat of Mahnomen County. U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of the main routes in Mahnomen. The name "Mahnomen" comes from manoomin , the Ojibwe word for wild rice . A post office called Mahnomen has been in operation since 1904. Mahnomen City Hall
42-453: A household in the county was $ 30,053, and the median income for a family was $ 35,500. Males had a median income of $ 23,614 versus $ 21,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 13,438. About 11.80% of families and 16.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over. For several decades, Mahnomen County voters have tended to vote Democratic. As of 2020,
63-525: Is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 5,411. Its county seat is Mahnomen . The county is part of the White Earth Indian Reservation . It is the only county in Minnesota entirely within an Indian reservation . Mahnomen, East Polk, and Becker counties constitute one of northwestern Minnesota's biggest cattle-raising areas. The county
84-490: Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The city is served by Mahnomen ISD 432. Mahnomen is in the western part of its county, along U.S. Route 59, which leads north 25 miles (40 km) to Erskine and south 36 miles (58 km) to Detroit Lakes . State Highway 200 passes just north of the city limits, leading west 28 miles (45 km) to Ada and east 77 miles (124 km) to Walker . According to
105-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
126-455: The U.S. Census Bureau , Mahnomen has an area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km), all of it land. The Wild Rice River passes through the southernmost part of the city, flowing west to join the Red River north of Hendrum . Mahnomen is in the western part of the White Earth Indian Reservation , which includes all of Mahnomen County and parts of neighboring counties to the east and south. As of
147-522: The census of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families in the county. The population density was 9.3 per square mile (3.6/km ). There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 4.84 per square mile (1.87/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 62.85% White (3,262 people) 0.13% Black or African American (7 people), 28.55% Native American (1,482 people), 0.06% Asian (3 people), 0.31% from other races (16 people), and 8.09% (420 people) from two or more races. 0.89% of
168-458: The census of 2010, there were 1,214 people, 529 households, and 293 families living in the city. The population density was 1,145.3 inhabitants per square mile (442.2/km). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 549.1 per square mile (212.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 59.3% White , 0.2% African American , 31.2% Native American , 0.1% Asian , and 9.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of
189-421: The age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under
210-460: The age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 26,000, and the median income for a family was $ 37,500. Males had a median income of $ 24,479 versus $ 21,625 for females. The per capita income for
231-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
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#1732852318204252-487: The central part of the county. The White Earth River originates from White Earth Lake on the county's southern border and flows northwest to its confluence with the Wild Rice near Mahnomen . The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, carved with drainages. The eastern part of the county is dotted with lakes and ponds and largely wooded. All non-wooded areas are devoted to agriculture where possible. The county slopes to
273-402: The city was $ 14,538. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over. 47°18′55″N 95°58′07″W / 47.31528°N 95.96861°W / 47.31528; -95.96861 Mahnomen County, Minnesota Mahnomen County ( / m ə ˈ n oʊ m ən / mə- NOH -mən )
294-440: The city. The population density was 1,252.9 inhabitants per square mile (483.7/km). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 600.4 per square mile (231.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 74.29% White , 0.08% African American , 16.06% Native American , and 9.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. There were 532 households, out of which 25.9% had children under
315-607: The county has selected the Democratic candidate in six of the past ten presidential elections. However, since 2016, the county has trended Republican , voting for Donald Trump all three times, with Trump increasing his voteshare in 2020 and 2024. The county also voted Republican by a wider margin in the 2022 Midterm Elections , potentially signifying a realignment. 47°20′N 95°49′W / 47.33°N 95.81°W / 47.33; -95.81 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
336-479: The population (46 people) were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.4% (1525 people) were of German and 17.0% (882 people) Norwegian ancestry. There were 1,969 households, out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who
357-440: The population. There were 529 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
378-414: The west and north, with its highest point near the middle of the east border, at 1,825 ft (556 m) ASL. The county has an area of 583 square miles (1,510 km ), of which 558 square miles (1,450 km ) is land and 25 square miles (65 km ) (4.3%) is water. Mahnomen is one of 17 Minnesota savanna region counties with more savanna soils than either prairie or forest soils. Source: As of
399-429: Was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,202 people, 532 households, and 311 families living in
420-439: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14. The county population contained 29.20% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males. The median income for
441-543: Was created from the east half of Norman County on December 27, 1906, with Mahnomen , a former railway station town, as the county seat. The county was named for the town, the name of which is one spelling of the Ojibwe word for "wild rice". From 1857 to 1858, similarly named Manomin County existed in Minnesota, which merged into Anoka County . The Wild Rice River enters the county from Clearwater County and flows west through
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