Bricelyn, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bricelyn
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| Motto(s):
"A Good Place To Call Home"
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Location of Bricelyn, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 348 |
| • Density | 1,200.00/sq mi (462.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56014
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-07678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393414 |
Bricelyn is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known for being a friendly community. In 2020, about 348 people lived there.
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A Look at Bricelyn's History
The city of Bricelyn grew because of the railroad. In 1899, land was sold to build homes and businesses. It was named after John Brice, who owned the land where the city was built. A post office has been open in Bricelyn since 1899.
Where is Bricelyn Located?
Bricelyn is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Bricelyn?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 166 | — | |
| 1910 | 352 | 112.0% | |
| 1920 | 564 | 60.2% | |
| 1930 | 509 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 601 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 639 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 542 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 470 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 426 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 379 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 365 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 348 | −4.7% | |
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Bricelyn's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Bricelyn had 365 people living there. These people made up 168 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most residents, about 92.6%, were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 9.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Bricelyn in 2010 was about 47.9 years old. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 24.9% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Bricelyn (Minnesota) para niños
