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Bagley, Minnesota

Coordinates: 47°31′18″N 95°23′54″W / 47.52167°N 95.39833°W / 47.52167; -95.39833
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Bagley
City
Aerial photo of downtown Bagley
Aerial photo of downtown Bagley
Location of Bagley within Clearwater County and state of Minnesota
Location of Bagley
within Clearwater County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°31′24″N 95°24′9″W / 47.52333°N 95.40250°W / 47.52333; -95.40250
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyClearwater
Founded1898
Government
 • MayorSidney Michel
Area
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 • Total
2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
 • Land2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
1,450 ft (442 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,285
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
1,307
 • Density598.23/sq mi (231.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56621
Area code218
FIPS code27-03196
GNIS feature ID0639566[4]
Websitebagleymn.us

Bagley (/ˈbeɪɡli/ BAYG-lee) is a city in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,285 at the 2020 census.[2] It is the county seat of Clearwater County.[5]

History

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A post office called Bagley has been in operation since 1898.[6] The city was named for Sumner C. Bagley, a local lumberman.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.01 square miles (5.21 km2), of which 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[8]

Minnesota Highway 92 and four-lane U.S. Highway 2 are two of the main routes in the city.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900248—
1910801223.0%
19208141.6%
19308858.7%
19401,24140.2%
19501,55425.2%
19601,385−10.9%
19701,314−5.1%
19801,3210.5%
19901,3885.1%
20001,235−11.0%
20101,39212.7%
20201,285−7.7%
2022 (est.)1,307[3]1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[2]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,392 people, 619 households, and 319 families living in the city. The population density was 713.8 inhabitants per square mile (275.6/km2). There were 735 housing units at an average density of 376.9 per square mile (145.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White, 0.6% African American, 11.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 619 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 43.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 1,235 people, 993 households, and 795 families living in the city. The population density was 674.1 inhabitants per square mile (260.3/km2). There were 603 housing units at an average density of 329.1 per square mile (127.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.85% White, 0.73% African American, 8.99% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 993 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.7% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $34,408. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,472. About 13.1% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.

Media

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Newspapers

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  • The Farmer's Independent - local weekly newspaper

Radio

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Sports

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On February 13, 1996, the Bagley varsity hockey team played their last game outdoors. They were the last Minnesota State High School League program to play outdoors.[10] The A.F. Kaiser Arena was partially funded by a grant from the Mighty Ducks Community Ice Arena Grant Program.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "Clearwater County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  7. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 122.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. ^ Lesko, Ron (February 13, 1996). "Era Ends for Outdoor Hockey". Associated Press. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
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