Kasson, Minnesota
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Kasson is a city located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,398. The city is located 13 miles west of Rochester, Minnesota along U.S. Highway 14 and is one of the endpoints of Minnesota State Highway 57. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's main freight rail line also runs through the city. Kasson shares a school district with nearby Mantorville, Minnesota (the "K-M Komets").
The city was incorporated on February 24, 1870 and is named for Jabez Hyde Kasson. The Kasson Water Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, one of several historic structures in the city.
Geography
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Location of Kasson, Minnesota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,398 people, 1,678 households, and 1,179 families residing in the city. The population density is 836.5/km² (2,170.4/mi²). There are 1,711 housing units at an average density of 325.4/km² (844.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.29% White, 0.39% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,678 households out of which 40.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the city the population is spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $49,022, and the median income for a family is $55,880. Males have a median income of $36,045 versus $25,810 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,249. 4.2% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Kasson, Minnesota (http://www.cityofkasson.com/)