Ceylon, Minnesota

Ceylon (/ˈseɪlɒn/) is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 369 at the 2010 census.[6]

Ceylon
City
Location of Ceylon, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°31′58″N 94°38′1″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMartin
Government
 • MayorJohn Gibeau
Area
 • Total0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Land0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,260 ft (384 m)
Population
 • Total369
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
339
 • Density655.71/sq mi (253.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56121
Area code(s)507
FIPS code27-10792[4]
GNIS feature ID0641085[5]
Websitecityofceylon.com

History

Ceylon was platted in 1899.[7] It was named after the island of Ceylon,[7] known today as Sri Lanka. A post office has been in operation in Ceylon since 1899.[8] The name Chanhassen was already in use, so a group of men sitting in Tom Sahr's general store suggested Ceylon for the boxes of Ceylon tea in the store.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all of it land.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910330—
192054364.5%
1930475−12.5%
194054915.6%
195061812.6%
1960554−10.4%
1970487−12.1%
198054311.5%
1990461−15.1%
2000413−10.4%
2010369−10.7%
2019 (est.)339[3]−8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 369 people, 153 households, and 100 families living in the city. The population density was 567.7 inhabitants per square mile (219.2/km2). There were 183 housing units at an average density of 281.5 per square mile (108.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 153 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 413 people, 175 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 635.8 people per square mile (245.3/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 291.0 per square mile (112.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.55% White, 0.24% Pacific Islander, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,100, and the median income for a family was $32,708. Males had a median income of $23,889 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,607. About 9.6% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 54.
  8. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  9. "History of Ceylon, Minnesota". Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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