Bruno, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bruno
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Bruno, Minnesota sign on MN 23
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Location of the city of Bruno
within Pine County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Incorporated | 29 August 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 85.26/sq mi (32.90/km2) |
| • Demonym | Brunoine |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55712
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-08290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393443 |
Bruno is a small city located in Pine County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 85 people lived there.
Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that goes through the community.
Contents
Exploring Bruno's Location
Bruno covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Discovering Bruno's Past
How Bruno Got Its Name
The city of Bruno was named after Bruno Township. This township was named after an early hotel owner in the area.
Some people also think the city might have been named after Brno, a city in the Czech Republic. This is because many of the first settlers in Bruno came from Czechoslovakia.
Early Days of Bruno
Bruno officially became a city on August 29, 1903. Before that, in 1887, a company called the Eastern Railway Company of Minnesota had a train station there. It was known as Mansfield Station.
This station was part of a small village planned by Fitzhugh Burns. Mail service, through a post office, started in Bruno in 1896.
Life in the Bruno Community
Bruno is a small town with a few important places. Minnesota State Highway 23 runs right through it.
The town has three churches and a U.S. Post Office where people can send and receive mail (the ZIP code is 55712). There is also a place to get cars fixed and a thrift store.
Bruno has a volunteer fire department, which helps keep everyone safe. For travelers, there is a small park where they can rest. It has restrooms and a well for fresh water.
Learning in Bruno
Students in Bruno attend schools that are part of the East Central Schools district.
Bruno's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 229 | — | |
| 1920 | 217 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 167 | −23.0% | |
| 1940 | 234 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −17.5% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −39.9% | |
| 1970 | 130 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 130 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 89 | −31.5% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 102 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 85 | −16.7% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, 102 people lived in Bruno. There were 44 households and 29 families. The city had about 102 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Bruno were White (92.2%). A small number were African American (1.0%) or Native American (4.9%). About 2.0% of the population identified as two or more races.
The average age of people in Bruno was 47 years old. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 24.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was evenly split between males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Bruno (Minnesota) para niños
