Alberta, Minnesota facts for kids
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Alberta, Minnesota
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Location of Alberta, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Incorporated | May 6, 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.263 sq mi (0.680 km2) |
| • Land | 0.263 sq mi (0.680 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 94 |
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(2022)
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93 |
| • Density | 357.41/sq mi (138.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56207
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-00676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393903 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Alberta is a small city located in Stevens County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 94 people lived there, according to the census.
History of Alberta
A post office opened in Alberta in 1896. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The city was named after Alberta Lindsey. She was the wife of one of the first people to settle in the area.
One special building in Alberta is the 1917 Alberta Teachers House. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography of Alberta
Alberta is a small city, covering about 0.263 square miles (0.680 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 28 is the main road that goes through Alberta. This highway helps people travel to and from the community.
Population and People
The number of people living in Alberta has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 109 | — | |
| 1930 | 153 | 40.4% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 30.7% | |
| 1950 | 139 | −30.5% | |
| 1960 | 149 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 145 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 142 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −27.5% | |
| 2020 | 94 | −8.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 93 | −9.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 103 people living in Alberta. All of the residents were identified as White.
The average age of people in the city was about 46.5 years old.
- About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 15.5% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- Slightly more than half of the population (53.4%) was male. The rest (46.6%) were female.
See also
In Spanish: Alberta (Minnesota) para niños
