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Cologne, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°46′11″N 93°47′35″W / 44.76972°N 93.79306°W / 44.76972; -93.79306
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Cologne
City
Motto(s): 
"A Great Place To Live, Work, And Play!"[1]
Location of the city of Cologne within Carver County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Cologne
within Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°46′11″N 93°47′35″W / 44.76972°N 93.79306°W / 44.76972; -93.79306
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarver
Area
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 • Total
1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Land1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
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945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,047
 • Density1,144.85/sq mi (441.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55322
Area code952
FIPS code27-12664[4]
GNIS feature ID2393601[3]
Websitewww.ci.cologne.mn.us

Cologne (/kəˈloʊn/ kə-LOHN)[5] is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,047 at the 2020 census,[6] up from 1,519 at the 2010 census.[7] The city is approximately 30 miles from Minneapolis.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.87 square miles (4.84 km2), of which 1.75 square miles (4.53 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) is water.[8]

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 284 are two of the main routes in Cologne. The former Milwaukee Road main line serves Cologne.

History

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Cologne was platted in 1880, and incorporated in 1881.[9] The community was named for Cologne, Germany.[10]

In 1939, the town of Cologne was preserved on film in the amateur short subject Cologne: From the Diary of Ray and Esther, which chronicles aspects of life in the German-American community prior to the American engagement in World War II.[11] The film was named to the National Film Registry in 2001, and is one of only a half-dozen amateur works to be included on the list.[12]

In March 2015 the city of Cologne, Minnesota hired Jesse Dickson as their city administrator.

In November 2016 Matt Lein was elected Mayor.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188060—
1890193221.7%
190023823.3%
191039063.9%
1920383−1.8%
1930355−7.3%
194042720.3%
19504628.2%
1960454−1.7%
197051814.1%
19805455.2%
19905633.3%
20001,01279.8%
20101,51950.1%
20202,04734.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
Louis Hall and Fire Station with Water Tower in background
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188097—
189039−59.8%
19005233.3%
191042−19.2%
1920469.5%
196063—
U.S. Census for Benton[13]

2010 census

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As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 1,519 people, 539 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 868.0 inhabitants per square mile (335.1/km2). There were 562 housing units at an average density of 321.1 units per square mile (124.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 539 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.2% were from 25 to 44; 18.5% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,012 people, 385 households, and 279 families living in the city. The population density was 1,343.5 inhabitants per square mile (518.7/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 520.4 units per square mile (200.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 1.48% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 385 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,583, and the median income for a family was $61,471. Males had a median income of $40,034 versus $28,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,955. About 0.7% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.[citation needed]

Politics

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Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 61.1% 773 36.7% 465 2.2% 28
2016 60.3% 584 31.2% 302 8.5% 83
2012 54.7% 440 43.4% 349 1.9% 15
2008 55.4% 315 41.7% 322 2.9% 22
2004 61.4% 401 37.8% 247 0.8% 5
2000 52.9% 279 38.5% 203 8.6% 45
1996 33.4% 122 53.4% 195 13.2% 48
1992 31.1% 91 43.0% 126 25.9% 76
1988 43.1% 125 56.9% 165 0.0% 0
1984 47.2% 133 52.8% 149 0.0% 0
1980 35.8% 107 55.2% 165 9.0% 27
1976 28.7% 81 68.4% 193 2.9% 8
1972 35.4% 90 59.1% 150 5.5% 14
1968 34.4% 74 62.8% 135 2.8% 6
1964 29.6% 64 70.4% 152 0.0% 0
1960 29.3% 61 73.7% 171 0.0% 0

Matt Lein is the mayor of Cologne [16] Carver County, MN is leaning conservative. In Carver County, MN 46.4% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 51.2% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 2.4% voted Independent.[17] Carver County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.[17]

Arts and culture

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Museums and other points of interest

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Cologne has several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Parks and recreation

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There are six parks located in Cologne: Marion Field, Meadow Park, VFW Park, Lions Park, Fritz Field and Village Park.[1] Fritz Field is the home playing field of the amateur townball team Cologne Hollanders, a member of the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Association.

References

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  1. ^ a b "The City of Cologne Minnesota". The City of Cologne Minnesota. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cologne, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 82.
  10. ^ "Profile for Cologne, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  11. ^ "Cologne". IMDB. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  12. ^ "FILMS SELECTED TO THE NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - 2001". National Film Registration Board. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  13. ^ a b "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  15. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  16. ^ "City Officials of Cologne, Minnesota".
  17. ^ a b "Cologne, MN Politics & Voting".
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