Nisswa is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,953.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.6 km² (18.4 mi²). 28.2 km² (10.9 mi²) of it is land and 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 40.84% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,953 people, 819 households, and 577 families residing in the city. The population density is 69.3/km² (179.5/mi²). There are 1,532 housing units at an average density of 54.4/km² (140.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 0.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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

In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $48,306, and the median income for a family is $54,931. Males have a median income of $37,772 versus $29,412 for females. The per capita income for the city is $26,265. 4.9% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.5% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.

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