Audubon, Minnesota facts for kids
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Downtown Audubon
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Location of Audubon, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 560 |
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561 |
| • Density | 770.29/sq mi (297.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56511
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-02728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639504 |
Audubon (pronounced AW-də-bən) is a small city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 560 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a close-knit community.
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Discovering Audubon
Audubon is a city in Minnesota, known for its quiet charm. It's a great example of a smaller American town.
Where is Audubon Located?
Audubon is located in Becker County, Minnesota. It's near two other towns, Lake Park and Detroit Lakes. The city covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers), which is all land.
Getting Around Audubon
The main road that goes through Audubon is U.S. Route 10. This highway helps people travel in and out of the community.
If you want to travel by train, the Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, passes through Audubon. This train connects cities like Seattle, Portland, and Chicago. However, it doesn't stop in Audubon. The closest train station is about 7 miles (11 km) away in Detroit Lakes.
What's in Audubon?
Even though Audubon is a small city, it has several important businesses and services. You can find a convenience store, a U.S. post office, and a liquor store. There's also a large grain elevator, which is a building used to store grain.
Other businesses include a dealership for outdoor recreation sales, a diesel repair shop, and a cabinet maker. There's also a vehicle consignment dealer and a trucking company. The city has three churches and a wood/lumber shop. An elementary school serves the younger students in the area. A company called Team Industries also has a factory in Audubon.
Who Lives in Audubon?
The population of Audubon has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Audubon has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 91 | — | |
| 1890 | 159 | 74.7% | |
| 1900 | 349 | 119.5% | |
| 1910 | 300 | −14.0% | |
| 1920 | 314 | 4.7% | |
| 1930 | 278 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 312 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 275 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 245 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 297 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 383 | 29.0% | |
| 1990 | 411 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 445 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 519 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 560 | 7.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 561 | 8.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 519 people living in Audubon. About 42% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the city was about 29.4 years old.
Famous Faces from Audubon
- Joe Marshall was a baseball player who came from Audubon.
See also
In Spanish: Audubon (Minnesota) para niños
