Atwater, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atwater
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Atwater City Hall, built as a hotel in 1904
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Location of Atwater, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | February 17, 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,124 |
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1,114 |
| • Density | 1,091.26/sq mi (421.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56209
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-02692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394020 |
Atwater is a small city located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,124 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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Geography of Atwater
Atwater covers a total area of about 1.08 square miles (2.80 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers), is land. A small part, 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
U.S. Route 12 is a major road that goes through the city. This route helps connect Atwater to other towns and cities.
History of Atwater
Atwater was first planned out in 1869. It officially became a city on February 17, 1876. The city got its name from E. D. Atwater, who was an important official for the railroad.
A post office has been open in Atwater since 1870. This shows that people have been living and communicating in the area for a very long time!
Education in Atwater
Atwater is part of a combined school district. This district includes students from Atwater, Cosmos, and Grove City. Together, they are known as the "ACGC" school district.
- The school mascot is the Falcons.
- The school colors are teal, black, and silver.
Older students, from grades 5 to 12, attend classes in the nearby town of Grove City. Younger students from Atwater go to ACGC North Elementary. This school is located very close to downtown Atwater.
Population
The population of Atwater has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 302 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 42.1% | |
| 1900 | 588 | 37.1% | |
| 1910 | 600 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 735 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 694 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 815 | 17.4% | |
| 1950 | 880 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 899 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 956 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,128 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,053 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,079 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,133 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,124 | −0.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,114 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Notable People from Atwater
Atwater is the hometown of some interesting people. One well-known person is:
- Mike Kingery, who was a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Atwater (Minnesota) para niños
