Badger, Minnesota facts for kids
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Badger
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Location of Badger, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 321.11/sq mi (124.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56714
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639556 |
| Website | http://www.ci.badger.mn.us/ |
Badger is a small city located in Roseau County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is part of Skagen Township. In 2020, about 429 people lived there. Badger is a friendly community in northern Minnesota.
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History of Badger
The city of Badger got its name from a nearby stream called Badger Creek. A post office, which helps send mail, has been open in Badger since 1889.
A notable person who lived in Badger was Amos Henry Fikkan. He was a businessman and a pharmacist, which means he helped people get their medicines. He also served as a state representative for Minnesota. This means he was elected by people to help make laws for the state.
Geography of Badger
Badger is located in the state of Minnesota. It covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is easy to find because it is located right along Minnesota State Highway 11. This highway helps people travel to and from Badger.
People of Badger
The number of people living in Badger has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 164 | — | |
| 1910 | 395 | 140.9% | |
| 1920 | 394 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 404 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 448 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 338 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 327 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 320 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 381 | 19.1% | |
| 2000 | 470 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −20.2% | |
| 2020 | 429 | 14.4% | |
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Badger's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 375 people living in Badger. These people lived in 181 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 103 of these households were families.
The city had about 282 people per square mile. Many different types of people lived in Badger. About 28% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Also, about 13% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Badger was about 42.8 years old.
- About 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18.4% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The city's mayor, who is the leader of the city government, is James Rinde.
See also
In Spanish: Badger (Minnesota) para niños
