Aldrich, Minnesota facts for kids
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Aldrich
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Location of Aldrich, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 71.43/sq mi (27.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56434
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-00892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393913 |
Aldrich (pronounced AWL-dritch) is a small city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the Partridge River. In 2020, 35 people lived there.
Aldrich is special because it was the first permanent settlement in Wadena County. It was also the first place in the county to have a post office. The first Catholic church in the area was built here in 1870.
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History of Aldrich
The post office in Aldrich opened in 1877. The city was named after Cyrus Aldrich (1808–1871). He was an important person who served in the state government.
Aldrich's Geography
Aldrich is a small city. It covers about 0.47 square miles (1.27 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
U.S. Route 10 is a major road that goes through the community.
Population of Aldrich
Aldrich is a very small city. Its population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 152 | — | |
| 1950 | 131 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 90 | −31.3% | |
| 1970 | 85 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 88 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 70 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 53 | −24.3% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 35 | −27.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 48 people living in Aldrich. These people lived in 24 homes. About half of the homes were families. Most residents were White.
The average age of people in Aldrich was about 50 years old.
- About 12.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 37.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25% were 65 years or older.
The number of males and females was about the same.
Transportation in Aldrich
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, goes through Aldrich. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Aldrich.
The closest train station is in Staples. Staples is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) east of Aldrich.
See Also
In Spanish: Aldrich (Minnesota) para niños
