Kasson is a city located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,398. The city is located 13 miles west of Rochester, Minnesota along U.S. Highway 14 and is one of the endpoints of Minnesota State Highway 57. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad’s main freight rail line also runs through the city. Kasson shares a school district with nearby Mantorville, Minnesota (the “K-M Komets").
The city was incorporated on February 24, 1870 and is named for Jabez Hyde Kasson. The Kasson Water Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, one of several historic structures in the city.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.3 km˛ (2.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,398 people, 1,678 households, and 1,179 families residing in the city. The population density is 836.5/km˛ (2,170.4/mi˛). There are 1,711 housing units at an average density of 325.4/km˛ (844.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.29% White, 0.39% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
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Minnesota City is a city located in Winona County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 235.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 235 people, 84 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density is 349.0/km˛ (912.0/mi˛). There are 85 housing units at an average density of 126.2/km˛ (329.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 99.57% White,
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It houses the "Saint Paul" campus of the University of Minnesota system, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as well as the Gibbs Farm Museum.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,572 people, 2,103 households, and 1,434 families residing in the city. The population density is
