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 |
| Website | https://www.co.faribault.mn.us/welcome-bricelyn-minnesota |
Bricelyn is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 365 at the 2010 census.
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History
The town developed as a result of the railroad passing through the area. In 1899, town lots were auctioned. The city was named for John Brice, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Bricelyn since 1899.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 365 people, 168 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 1,258.6 inhabitants per square mile (485.9/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 679.3 per square mile (262.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 2.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.
There were 168 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bricelyn (Minnesota) para niños
