Battle Lake, Minnesota
Battle Lake | |
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| Motto: "Heart Of 1001 Lakes"[1] | |
 Location of Battle Lake, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 46°17′06″N 95°43′07″W / 46.28500°N 95.71861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 857 |
• Estimate (2021)[5] | 854 |
| • Density | 596.38/sq mi (230.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56515 |
| Area code | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394083[3] |
| Website | ci.battle-lake.mn.us |
Battle Lake is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 857 according to the 2020 census.[4]
History
[edit]Battle Lake was platted in 1881, and named after a nearby lake which commemorates an 18th-century battle between the Ojibwe and Lakota Indians.[6]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.47 square miles (3.81 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1900 | 420 | — | |
| 1910 | 567 | 35.0% | |
| 1920 | 628 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 552 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 623 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 714 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 733 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 772 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 708 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 698 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 686 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 875 | 27.6% | |
| 2020 | 857 | −2.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 854 | [5] | −0.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020 Census[4] | |||
2020 census
[edit]As of the census of 2020, there were 857 people, 299 households, and 506 housing units. The population density was 654 inhabitants per square mile (253/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 2.9% two or more races, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.3% other races.
There were 299 households with an average family size of 2.47. 53.2% were married couples living together, 31.8% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 9.7% had a male householder with no spouse present.
The median age in the city was 60.3 years. 16.3% of the residents were under the age of 18.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 875 people, 386 households, and 215 families living in the city. The population density was 595.2 inhabitants per square mile (229.8/km2). There were 486 housing units at an average density of 330.6 per square mile (127.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 386 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.5% of households were individuals 65 years old or older living alone. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 33.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 686 people, 327 households, and 192 families living in the city. The population density was 571.3 inhabitants per square mile (220.6/km2). There were 407 housing units at an average density of 338.9/sq mi (131.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.54% White, 0.29% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.
There were 327 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.3% of households were individuals 65 years old or older living alone. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city, the age breakdown was 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,333 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,269. About 8.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
[edit]The city of Battle Lake employs 260 people, per the 2020 Census.[9]
Its largest industries are in health and social care. The median household income stood at $40,667, less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire country. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting and mining are the city's highest paid industries, averaging $72,813.[10]
Arts and culture
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Museums and other points of interest
[edit]The Prospect House and Civil War Museum was founded to share the story of “Cap” Colehour, Civil War Veteran and entrepreneur, who settled in the community of Battle Lake after the Civil War. The Prospect House was built in 1882 by Colehour, and the home's furnishings and decor have not been changed since its last remodel in 1929 by Colehour's daughter.[1][11]
Fiction
[edit]The Murder-by-Month Mysteries, written by Jess Lourey, are set in Battle Lake.
Parks and recreation
[edit]Glendalough State Park is located three miles from Battle Lake. The 1,924-acre area was designated as a State Park in 1991. At the heart of the park is Annie Battle Lake, a 335-acre "Heritage Fishery." There are hiking trails, lakes, and woods in the state park. The property was a game farm during much of the 20th Century. It was long owned by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, and featured a large enclosure of exotic birds - including peacocks and Chukar Partridges.[1][12] The City of Battle Lake owns and operates three city parks: Lions Park, Halverson Park, and Sand Bay Park.
Education
[edit]Battle Lake Public Schools are part of the Battle Lake Public School District. The district has an elementary school and a secondary school.[13][14]
Infrastructure
[edit]Transportation
[edit]Minnesota Highway 210 and Minnesota Highway 78 are two of the main routes in the community.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "City of Battle Lake Minnesota". City of Battle Lake Minnesota. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Battle Lake, Minnesota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 19, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 391.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Battle Lake, MN | Data USA". datausa.io. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Prospect House and Civil War Museum". Prospect House and Civil War Museum. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ "Glendalough State Park". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ "Battle Lake Public School District". Battle Lake Public School District. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ "Battle Lake Public School District". Great Schools, Inc. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
External links
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- City of Battle Lake Minnesota
- ePodunk: Profile for Battle Lake, Minnesota Archived May 14, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- Battle Lake Public School District
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