Albany, Minnesota facts for kids
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Albany
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Buildings on Railroad Avenue in Albany
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| Nickname(s):
"Where Friendly Paths Cross"
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Location of Albany
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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 Albany, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Albany, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Albany, Minnesota
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,780 |
| • Density | 1,278.75/sq mi (493.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56307
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-00622 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393898 |
| Website | www.ci.albany.mn.us |
Albany is a city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It's a part of the larger St. Cloud area. In 2010, about 2,561 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,780.
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History of Albany
Albany became an official city in 1890. This means it gained the right to govern itself.
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A postcard showing Albany, Minnesota in 1911.
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Albany's city administration building.
Geography and Location
Albany covers an area of about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is easy to reach by major roads. Interstate 94/U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota State Highway 238 are two main routes. Other important roads nearby include Stearns County Roads 10, 41, 54, and 157.
Education in Albany
The Albany Area Public School District, known as District #745, serves the students in Albany. It brings together several schools.
- The middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) share one building in Albany.
- Albany Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It's on the same campus as the middle and high schools.
- Another elementary school, Avon Elementary School, is about six miles east in Avon. It serves preschool through 5th grade.
In 2015, the schools made some big improvements. They added better security, more classrooms, a new theater, and a community center. There is also a private school in Albany called Holy Family School. It is a Roman Catholic school for grades K–6.
Population of Albany
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 517 | — | |
| 1910 | 657 | 27.1% | |
| 1920 | 824 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 851 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 975 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,196 | 22.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,375 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,599 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,569 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,548 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,796 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,561 | 42.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,780 | 8.6% | |
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According to the 2010 census, Albany had 2,561 people living there. There were 1,030 households. The average age of people in the city was 33.4 years old.
About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.2% were 65 years or older.
Sports and Recreation
Albany is part of the annual Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon. This running event takes place every May. The marathon started in 2008.
Notable People
- James Steven Rausch (1928–1981) – He was a Roman Catholic Bishop who was born in Albany.
- Ed Schrom (1911–1980) – He was a Minnesota state senator and farmer, also born in Albany.
See also
In Spanish: Albany (Minnesota) para niños
