Nisswa, Minnesota

Nisswa (/ˈnɪswə/ NISS-wə)[4] is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,971 at the 2010 census.[5] Nisswa is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area, near Gull Lake.

Nisswa
City
Location of Nisswa within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Location of Nisswa within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°29′25″N 94°17′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCrow Wing
Government
 • MayorJohn Ryan[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total18.36 sq mi (47.57 km2)
 • Land10.77 sq mi (27.89 km2)
 • Water7.59 sq mi (19.67 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,237 ft (377 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,967
 • Density182.64/sq mi (70.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56468
Area code218
FIPS code27-46348
GNIS feature ID2395238[3]
Websitewww.cityofnisswa.com
The former Northern Pacific Railway depot in Nisswa now serves as a historical museum. The railroad right-of-way is now the Paul Bunyan State Trail.

History

Smiley Township was founded in 1900, but local resident Leon Lum convinced residents to rename it Nisswa, from the Ojibwe word "nessawae" (which means "in the middle" or "three"),[6] when the town was incorporated as a village in 1908. Nisswa became a municipality on December 4, 1946. Nisswa has become a popular tourist destination due to its many unique stores, resorts, and lakes in proximity including Stonehouse Coffee, a coffee shop and cafe that roasts beans in the store, Adirondack Coffee, the first gourmet coffee shop in central Minnesota, The Chocolate Ox, an ice cream parlor and candy shop, and Zaiser's shoe store. The Paul Bunyan State Trail runs through Nisswa.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 18.34 square miles (47.50 km2), of which 10.78 square miles (27.92 km2) is land and 7.56 square miles (19.58 km2) is water.[7][8]

Surrounded by lakes, Nisswa is part of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Some of these are Nisswa Lake, Roy Lake, Gull Lake, Lake Hubert, Clark Lake, Round Lake, and North Long Lake.[9]

Minnesota Highway 371 serves as a main route in the city. Others include County Roads 13, 18, 77, and 115.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930214—
194040086.9%
195057844.5%
196074228.4%
19701,01136.3%
19801,40739.2%
19901,391−1.1%
20001,95340.4%
20101,9710.9%
20201,967−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2013 Estimate[11]

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,971 people, 876 households, and 607 families living in the city. The population density was 182.8 inhabitants per square mile (70.6/km2). There were 1,474 housing units at an average density of 136.7 per square mile (52.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 876 households, of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% 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 2.69.

The median age in the city was 50.6 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,953 people, 819 households, and 577 families living in the city. The population density was 179.5 inhabitants per square mile (69.3/km2). There were 1,532 housing units at an average density of 140.8 per square mile (54.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.87% White, 0.26% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 819 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,306, and the median income for a family was $54,931. Males had a median income of $37,772 versus $29,412 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,265. About 2.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those 65 or older.

Politics
Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[13] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[14] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[15] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[16] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[17] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[18] 1996 Precinct Results[19] 1992 Precinct Results[20] 1988 Precinct Results[21] 1984 Precinct Results[22] 1980 Precinct Results[23] 1976 Precinct Results[24] 1968 Precinct Results[25] 1964 Precinct Results[26] 1960 Precinct Results[27]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 64.6% 968 34.1% 511 1.3% 19
2016 61.6% 811 32.8% 432 5.6% 73
2012 61.6% 783 36.9% 470 1.5% 19
2008 59.0% 767 40.0% 521 1.0% 13
2004 62.2% 783 36.5% 460 1.3% 16
2000 57.1% 630 35.9% 396 7.0% 77
1996 48.8% 455 39.3% 366 11.9% 111
1992 41.7% 402 32.3% 311 26.0% 250
1988 60.8% 545 39.2% 352 0.0% 0
1984 69.8% 520 30.2% 225 0.0% 0
1980 63.6% 554 30.3% 264 6.1% 53
1976 59.8% 444 36.8% 273 3.4% 25
1968 64.9% 366 30.7% 173 4.4% 25
1964 55.1% 258 44.9% 210 0.0% 0
1960 72.8% 316 26.5% 115 0.7% 3

Events
Run for the Lakes Marathon

The Run for the Lakes Marathon is a 26.2 mile footrace that typically takes place in April. The race weekend also hosts a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K.[28]

Education

Almost all of Nisswa's students are educated at Brainerd Public Schools. The rest attend Pequot Lakes Public Schools.[29] The zoned high school for the Brainerd district is Brainerd High School while Pequot Lakes High School serves the Pequot Lakes district.

Notable people

References
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  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nisswa, Minnesota
  4. "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. "Nisswa Lake Map".
  10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  11. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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  14. "Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". www.sos.state.mn.us.
  15. "Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". www.sos.state.mn.us.
  16. "Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". www.sos.state.mn.us.
  17. "Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". www.sos.state.mn.us.
  18. "Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". www.sos.state.mn.us.
  19. "1996 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  20. "1992 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  21. "1988 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  22. "1984 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  23. "1980 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
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  25. "1968 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  26. "1964 Election results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2021.
  27. "1960 Election results" (PDF).
  28. Terrell Johnson, ed. (2021). "Run for the Lakes Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K". halfmarathons.net. Atlanta, Georgia: Half Marathon Guide. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  29. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Crow Wing County, MN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  30. Lenker Archived 2019-09-02 at the Wayback Machine no info
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