Lanesboro, Minnesota
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Lanesboro is a city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 788. The town is a popular destination for tourists. It has a waterfall on the edge of town as well as many biking paths. The Amish community is prevelant in the area and the town is home to many unique shops and restaraunts.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 788 people, 384 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The population density is 230.5/km² (595.4/mi²). There are 424 housing units at an average density of 124.0/km² (320.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.24% White, 0.25% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. 0.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 384 households out of which 19.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% are married couples living together, 4.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% are non-families. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.05 and the average family size is 2.70.
In the city the population is spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,206, and the median income for a family is $43,571. Males have a median income of $26,477 versus $22,115 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,311. 10.2% of the population and 7.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.8% of those under the age of 18 and 21.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.