Baker, Minnesota facts for kids
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Baker
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 Baker, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Baker, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Settled | 1879 |
| Named for | Lester H. Baker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.009 sq mi (2.614 km2) |
| • Land | 1.009 sq mi (2.614 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 44.60/sq mi (17.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56580
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583772 |
Baker is a small community located in Clay County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Baker is situated roughly halfway between the towns of Sabin and Barnesville. According to the 2020 census, 45 people lived there.
A Look at Baker's History
Baker started as a small village built around a railway. It was named after Lester H. Baker, a farmer who later moved to the state of Washington. The first settlers arrived in this area in 1879.
The important Great Northern Railway came through Baker in 1880. This made it easier for people and goods to travel. The very first building in Baker was constructed in 1883 by John Erikson. He used it to store grain, which was a very important crop for farmers in the area.
In 1903, the railroad asked for the local post office's name to be changed. It was originally called Navan, but they wanted it renamed Baker to honor Lester Baker.
Who Lives in Baker?
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like. Here's how Baker's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 62 | — | |
| 2000 | 58 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −18.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Baker's Population in 2020
The 2020 census counted 45 people living in Baker. There were 22 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 21 were considered families.
