Beardsley, Minnesota facts for kids
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Beardsley
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Location of Beardsley, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Big Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 459.57/sq mi (177.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56211
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-04204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394095 |
Beardsley is a small city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. It's located in the western part of the state. In 2020, about 216 people lived there.
History of Beardsley
Beardsley was officially started in 1880. It was named after W. W. Beardsley, who helped plan the town.
Geography of Beardsley
Beardsley covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Beardsley
Two important roads pass through Beardsley. These are Minnesota State Highway 7 and Minnesota State Highway 28.
Beardsley's Climate and Weather Records
Beardsley has experienced some very hot weather! It holds state records for the highest temperatures in September and October.
- In September 1931, the temperature reached 111°F (44°C).
- In October 1963, it reached 98°F (37°C).
On July 29, 1917, Beardsley also tied the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Minnesota. It was a scorching 115°F (46°C)!
Earthquakes in Minnesota
Earthquakes are quite rare in Minnesota. Since 1860, only 19 have been recorded in the state.
Past Earthquakes Near Beardsley
- On June 5, 1993, a rare earthquake shook the area. Its center was in the nearby town of Dumont. This earthquake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale.
- A stronger earthquake happened in 1975. It measured 4.6 on the Richter scale. This earthquake was felt over a very large area, about 315,000 square kilometers (121,622 square miles).
Population of Beardsley
The population of Beardsley has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
- 1900: 449 people
- 1910: 481 people
- 1920: 507 people
- 1930: 406 people
- 1940: 537 people
- 1950: 435 people
- 1960: 410 people
- 1970: 366 people
- 1980: 344 people
- 1990: 297 people
- 2000: 262 people
- 2010: 233 people
- 2020: 216 people
Beardsley's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 233 people living in Beardsley. They lived in 108 households.
Who Lives in Beardsley?
- Almost everyone (99.6%) in the city was White.
- A small number (0.4%) were Native American.
Households and Families
- Out of 108 households, about 28.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 41.7% were married couples living together.
- About 44.4% of households were not families.
- Many households (41.7%) had just one person living alone.
- About 21.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average household had 2.16 people.
- The average family had 2.88 people.
Age and Gender in Beardsley
The average age of people in Beardsley was 44.8 years.
- About 24.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 22.3% were 65 years or older.
- The city had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Beardsley (Minnesota) para niños
