Sebeka is a city located in Wadena County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 710.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 710 people, 332 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density is 111.4/km² (289.1/mi²). There are 378 housing units at an average density of 59.3/km² (153.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.01% White, 0.14% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 2.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 332 households out of which 26.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% are non-families. 40.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 25.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.13 and the average family size is 2.86.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,693, and the median income for a family is $36,429. Males have a median income of $27,115 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,933. 17.8% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.6% of those under the age of 18 and 20.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Major colleges and universities

• Northwest Technical College (Full-time enrollment: 3,761)
• Bemidji State University (FT enrollment: 3,562)
• Central Lakes College (FT enrollment: 2,364)
• Saint Cloud Technical College (FT enrollment: 2,183)
• Saint Cloud State University (FT enrollment: 12,913)
• Minnesota State University-Moorhead (FT enrollment: 6,400)
• Cconcordia College at Moorhead (FT enrollment: 2,771)