Balaton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Balaton, Minnesota
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Location of Balaton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 595 |
| • Density | 410.06/sq mi (158.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56115
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-03250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394053 |
Balaton is a small city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. In 2010, about 643 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and a close-knit community.
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History of Balaton
Balaton started as a town in 1879. It was planned out by the railroad company. The city got its name from a famous lake in Hungary called Lake Balaton. A post office opened in Balaton the same year it was founded. Balaton officially became a city in 1892.
Where is Balaton?
Balaton is located in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.58 square miles (4.10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Balaton?
This section shows how Balaton's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 209 | — | |
| 1910 | 364 | 74.2% | |
| 1920 | 664 | 82.4% | |
| 1930 | 605 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 713 | 17.9% | |
| 1950 | 723 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 723 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 649 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 752 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 737 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 637 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 643 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 595 | −7.5% | |
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Balaton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 643 people living in Balaton. These people lived in 273 homes, and 168 of these were families. The city had about 443 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Balaton were White (97.2%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (30%) had children under 18 living there. About 46.5% of homes were married couples. The average age of people in Balaton was about 37.9 years old. About 26.4% of residents were under 18, and 19.1% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Famous People from Balaton
- Harold A. "Barney" Goltz was a state representative and senator for Washington State from 1973 to 1987. He was born in Balaton.
See also
In Spanish: Balaton (Minnesota) para niños
