Borup, Minnesota facts for kids
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Borup, Minnesota
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Location of Borup, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Platted | 1899 |
| Incorporated | February 15, 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.254 sq mi (0.657 km2) |
| • Land | 0.254 sq mi (0.657 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
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96 |
| • Density | 377.95/sq mi (146.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56519
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-07030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0640389 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Borup is a small city located in Norman County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 96 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Minnesota.
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History of Borup
The city of Borup got its name from Charles William Wulff Borup, who was a banker in Minnesota. The first post office in Borup opened its doors in 1896, helping people send and receive mail. The city officially became a recognized city on February 15, 1951.
Geography of Borup
Borup is a small city, covering an area of about 0.254 square miles (0.657 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 9 is an important road that runs through the community. It helps people travel to and from Borup.
Population and People
The number of people living in Borup has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 145 | — | |
| 1970 | 128 | −11.7% | |
| 1980 | 160 | 25.0% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −25.6% | |
| 2000 | 91 | −23.5% | |
| 2010 | 110 | 20.9% | |
| 2020 | 96 | −12.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 96 | −12.7% | |
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Borup's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 110 people living in Borup. These people lived in 37 different homes, and 27 of those were families.
The city had about 440 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Borup were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American (1.8%) or from two or more backgrounds (0.9%). About 5.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In Borup, 40.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (62.2%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.6 people.
The average age of people in Borup was 28.8 years old. About 37.3% of residents were under 18. About 12.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.7%) were male, and 47.3% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Borup (Minnesota) para niños
