Comfrey, Minnesota
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Comfrey is a city in the U.S state of Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 367. Although the majority of the people live in Brown County, the city extends into Cotonwood County as well.
Geography
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Location of Comfrey, Minnesota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 367 people, 160 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The population density is 337.4/km² (871.9/mi²). There are 171 housing units at an average density of 157.2/km² (406.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.46% White, 0.00% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 160 households out of which 25.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% are married couples living together, 2.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 25.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.74.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,938, and the median income for a family is $40,625. Males have a median income of $32,045 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,878. 10.8% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.