Backus, Minnesota facts for kids
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Backus
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Location of Backus
within Cass County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 424.19/sq mi (163.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56435
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03124 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394048 |
| Website | http://www.backusmn.com/ |
Backus is a small city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 263 people lived there. It is part of the larger Brainerd area, which is a group of towns and cities close to each other.
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A Look Back: History of Backus
The town of Backus got its first post office in 1896. It was named after Edward Wellington Backus. He was an important person in the lumber business.
Where is Backus? Geography and Land
Backus is located in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.61 square miles (1.61 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Backus? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 184 | — | |
| 1920 | 297 | 61.4% | |
| 1930 | 314 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 334 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 367 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 317 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 257 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 255 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 240 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 311 | 29.6% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 263 | 5.2% | |
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Backus Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 250 people living in Backus. These people lived in 112 different homes. About 62 of these were families.
The city had about 409 people per square mile. There were 183 housing units in total.
Age and Gender in Backus
The average age of people in Backus in 2010 was 46.7 years old.
- About 23.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17.2% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
Households in Backus
- About 26.8% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- About 38.4% of homes were married couples living together.
- About 44.6% of homes were not families.
- About 33.9% of all homes had only one person living there.
- About 16.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
Getting Around: Transportation
Two main roads help people travel in and out of Backus. These are Minnesota State Highway 87 and 371.
