Bejou, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bejou, Minnesota
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Location in Mahnomen County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 292.68/sq mi (113.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56516
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-04672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394107 |
Bejou (pronounced BEE-zhoo) is a small city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 84 people lived there. Bejou is special because it is located entirely within the White Earth Indian Reservation.
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History of Bejou
A post office, which handles mail, has been in Bejou since 1906. The city's name likely comes from the Ojibwe word bizhiw. This word means "lynx," which is a type of wild cat found in North America. The lynx is also one of the important symbols, called doodems, for the Ojibwe people.
Geography of Bejou
Bejou is located in the northwestern part of Mahnomen County. It is along U.S. Route 59, a main road. This road goes south about 8 miles (13 km) to Mahnomen, which is the main town of the county. The road also goes north about 16 miles (26 km) to Erskine.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Water from the city flows west into Marsh Creek. This creek eventually joins the Wild Rice River. The Wild Rice River is part of the Red River system.
The city is also in the northwest part of the White Earth Indian Reservation. This reservation includes all of Mahnomen County and parts of other nearby counties.
Population and People in Bejou
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 99 | — | |
| 1940 | 200 | 102.0% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 164 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 157 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 109 | −30.6% | |
| 1990 | 110 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 94 | −14.5% | |
| 2010 | 89 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 84 | −5.6% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 89 people living in Bejou. These people lived in 37 different homes. About 21 of these homes were families. The city had about 222.5 people per square mile (85.9 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Bejou were White (76.4%). About 18.0% were Native American. A small number were Asian (1.1%), and 4.5% were from two or more races.
In the homes, about 18.9% had children under 18 years old. Many homes (40.5%) were married couples living together. About 37.8% of all homes had people living alone. About 10.8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Bejou was 45.5 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Bejou (Minnesota) para niños
