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Pope County

Population in July 2008: 60. Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 

Males: 30  (50.8%)
Females: 30  (49.2%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip code: 56334


Estimated median household income in 2008: $38,421 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Sedan:  $38,421
Minnesota:  $57,288

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $52,100 (it was $26,900 in 2000)
Sedan:  $52,100
Minnesota:  $213,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $89,536; Detached houses: $117,011; Mobile homes: $12,188

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Races in Sedan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Sedan: 68.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (67.7%), Norwegian (44.6%), Polish (7.7%), Irish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 118 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sedan

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
  • Unemployed: 16.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sedan city

  • Never married: 33.3%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Minnesota:  5.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Sedan:  1.0% ($275)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (52.1 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (105.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (457.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Brooten, MN (2.8 miles ), Glenwood, MN (2.9 miles ), Villard, MN (3.1 miles ), Long Beach, MN (3.2 miles ), Westport, MN (3.2 miles) , Starbuck, MN (3.7 miles ), Elrosa, MN (3.8 miles) , Belgrade, MN (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 45.58 N, Longitude: 95.25 W

Area code: 320

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Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+3.2%).



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Sedan-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Sedan city center injured 13 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category 3 tornado 22.6 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Sedan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.9 miles away from Sedan center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 51.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.7 miles away from Sedan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sedan:
  • GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; GLENWOOD, MN)
  • MINNEWASKA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; STARBUCK, MN)
  • ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; SAUK CENTRE, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Sedan, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sedan:
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 33 miles; WILLMAR, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,711)
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 12,913)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 50 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,183)
  • CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 75 miles; BRAINERD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,364)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 82 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 97 miles; BROOKLYN PARK, MN; FT enrollment: 3,138)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Sedan and their reported violations in the past:

ROONEY'S BAR (Address: 203 Marsh Street, Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-25-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-25-2005), St Compliance Meeting conducted (MAY-25-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-25-2005), St Boil Water Order (MAY-25-2005), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-25-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-05-2005)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  53.3%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  15.5%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  15.5%
Whole state:  3.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sedan, MN



Sedan compared to Minnesota state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Pope County Minnesota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (88%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)


Religion statistics for Sedan

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.85%
Here78.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of AdherentsOther
Adherents59.0%20.8%5.5%3.6%11.0%
Congregations50.0%10.7%7.1%1135.7%-1103.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$116
Totals for Government 0$0 5$116



Sedan government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $9,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    Police Protection: $5,000
    Regular Highways: $4,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $10,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $9,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $10,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000

6.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,972 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.30%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Douglas County, MN  1.34% ($28,900 average AGI)
from Stearns County, MN  0.67% ($72,833)
from Hennepin County, MN  0.45% ($47,350)


6.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,453 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.86%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Douglas County, MN  1.44% ($32,092 average AGI)
to Stearns County, MN  0.69% ($27,871)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.49% ($32,955)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sedan:
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KASM (1150 AM; 2 kW; ALBANY, MN; Owner: STARCOM, LLC)
  • KLTF (960 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE FALLS, MN; Owner: KLTF/KFML, INC.)
  • KXRA (1490 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEXANDRIA, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sedan:
  • KIKV-FM (100.7 FM; SAUK CENTRE, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KULO (94.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KMGK (107.1 FM; GLENWOOD, MN; Owner: BRANSTOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQIC (102.5 FM; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRVY-FM (97.3 FM; STARBUCK, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLFN (106.5 FM; SUNBURG, MN; Owner: LAKELAND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSJR-FM (90.1 FM; COLLEGEVILLE, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KNSR (88.9 FM; COLLEGEVILLE, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KBHL (103.9 FM; OSAKIS, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXRA-FM (92.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEX, INC.)
  • KXRZ (99.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEXANDRIA, INC.)
  • KSCR-FM (93.5 FM; BENSON, MN; Owner: QUEST BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sedan:
  • KCCO-TV (Channel 7; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KSAX (Channel 42; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K14LF (Channel 14; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K17FA (Channel 17; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K39FE (Channel 39; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K52GK (Channel 52; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K54GG (Channel 54; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K20GD (Channel 20; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: UHF TV, INC.)
  • K27CK (Channel 27; WILLMAR, MN; Owner: WILLMAR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH)
  • K36AA (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, ETC., MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)



Sedan on our top lists:
    • #11 (56334) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Norwegian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
    • #100 (56334) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Scandinavian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"

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