Biscay, Minnesota facts for kids
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Biscay, Minnesota
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Location in McLeod County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | McLeod |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2) |
| • Land | 0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 113 |
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(2022)
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111 |
| • Density | 1,506.67/sq mi (581.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55336
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-06112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394175 |
Biscay (pronounced BISK-ee) is a small city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 113 people called Biscay home.
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A Look Back: Biscay's History
Biscay got its name from the famous Bay of Biscay. This bay is a large part of the Atlantic Ocean. A post office opened in Biscay in 1888. It served the community for many years. The post office closed its doors in 1954. The city officially became a city in 1949.
Where is Biscay?
Biscay is located in the middle of McLeod County. It sits right along Minnesota State Highway 22. This highway connects Biscay to other towns. If you go southeast for 8 miles, you'll reach Glencoe. Glencoe is the main city for the county's government. If you travel northwest for 7 miles, you'll find Hutchinson. Hutchinson is the biggest city in McLeod County.
Biscay's Size and Rivers
Biscay is a very small city when it comes to land area. It covers about 0.075 square miles (0.194 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or large rivers inside the city limits. In fact, it's the smallest city in Minnesota by land area.
Just east of Biscay, you'll find the South Fork of the Crow River. This river flows southeast, then northeast. Eventually, it joins the mighty Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a very important waterway in the United States.
Who Lives in Biscay?
Let's look at how many people have lived in Biscay over the years.
- In 1960, there were 70 people.
- By 1970, the population grew to 105.
- In 1980, it was 114 people.
- The population stayed around 113-114 people in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
- In the 2020 census, 113 people lived in Biscay.
- In 2022, it was estimated that 111 people lived there.
People and Families in 2010
In 2010, there were 113 people living in Biscay. These people made up 43 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 33 were families.
Most people in Biscay were White (about 90%). A small number were Asian (less than 1%). Some people were from other backgrounds (about 5%). About 9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Biscay
The average age of people in Biscay in 2010 was about 45 years old.
- Almost 28% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 33%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% of residents were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females than males in Biscay in 2010. About 54% of the population was female, and 46% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Biscay (Minnesota) para niños
