Ortonville, Minnesota | |
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 Ortonville's historic downtown | |
 Location of Ortonville within Big Stone County, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates:45°18′06″N96°26′29″W / 45.30167°N 96.44139°W /45.30167; -96.44139 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Big Stone |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,021 |
• Estimate (2021)[4] | 2,011 |
| • Density | 482.0/sq mi (186.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56278 |
| Area code | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-48706[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396087[2] |
| Website | mnortonville.com |
Ortonville is a city in and thecounty seat ofBig Stone County in theU.S. state ofMinnesota at the southern tip ofBig Stone Lake, along theSouth Dakota border. The population was 2,021 at the2020 census.[3][6]Big Stone Lake State Park is nearby.
Ortonville wasplatted in 1872 by and named for Cornelius Knute Orton.[7] Ortonville was incorporated as a city in 1881.[7] TheBig Stone County Courthouse was built in 1902.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2), of which 3.51 square miles (9.09 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[8]
U.S. Highways12 and75 bypass the city andMinnesota State Highway 7 is one of the main routes in the city.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 768 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,247 | 62.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,774 | 42.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,758 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,017 | 14.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,469 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,577 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,674 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,665 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,550 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,205 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,158 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,916 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,021 | 5.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,011 | [4] | −0.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2020 Census[3] | |||
As of thecensus of 2010, there were 1,916 people, 884 households, and 509 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 545.9 inhabitants per square mile (210.8/km2). There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 310.5 per square mile (119.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0%White, 0.3%African American, 0.6%Native American, 0.1%Asian, 0.7% fromother races, and 1.3% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 884 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% weremarried couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.71.
The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 923 households, and 594 families living in the city. The population density was 635.8 inhabitants per square mile (245.5/km2). There were 1,125 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile (128.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.68%White, 0.42%African American, 0.88%Native American, 0.09%Asian, 0.28% fromother races, and 0.65% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 923 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% weremarried couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,614, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,590 versus $20,179 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $17,132. About 7.2% of families and 9.2% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 60.0%648 | 37.4%404 | 2.6%28 |
| 2016 | 60.5%617 | 31.9%325 | 7.6%77 |
| 2012 | 52.6%535 | 45.9%467 | 1.5%16 |
| 2008 | 50.0%545 | 48.0%523 | 2.0%21 |
| 2004 | 54.9%628 | 43.3%495 | 1.8%20 |
| 2000 | 50.4%545 | 42.9%464 | 6.7%72 |
Public schools in independent district 2903 (Ortonville Public School), which covers Ortonville,[16] include Ortonville Secondary School and James Knoll Elementary School. The schools are housed in one building, making the public education in OrtonvilleK-12. Ortonville's athletic teams are called the Trojans, and the school's colors are orange and black. The district has noprivate schools.[17]
The Ortonville Public Library is a part of the Pioneerland Library System.[18]
There is no university in Ortonville, but high school students may take college-level courses via theCollege in the Schools program.
TheOrtonville Independent is a weekly newspaper published in Ortonville on Tuesdays. As of 2019, it had a circulation of 1,911 and was owned by the Kaercher Group.[19]
| AM radio stations | |||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1350 AM | KDIO | Real Country | Country | Armada Media | Ortonville |
| FM radio stations | ||||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | Target city/market | City of license |
| 101.5 FM | KCGN | Praise FM | Contemporary Christian | Christian Heritage Broadcasting | Ortonville | Ortonville |
| 106.3 FM | KPHR | Power 106.3 | Classic Rock | Armada Media | Watertown | Ortonville |
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