Carlos, Minnesota facts for kids
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Carlos
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Location of Carlos, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 497 |
| • Density | 1,111.86/sq mi (429.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56319
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-09964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393746 |
Carlos is a small city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. It's a friendly community with a population of 497 people, according to the 2020 census. Carlos is known for its quiet charm.
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History of Carlos
The city of Carlos officially became a city in 1904. This means it got its own local government. Before it was a city, the area was part of Carlos Township. The township was named after a beautiful nearby lake, Lake Carlos.
Where is Carlos?
Land and Roads
Carlos is a small city. It covers about 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Two main roads help people get around Carlos. These are Minnesota State Highway 29 and County Highway 13. They connect Carlos to other places.
Who Lives in Carlos?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Carlos has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 167 | — | |
| 1920 | 208 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 233 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 262 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 278 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 30.9% | |
| 1990 | 361 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 329 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 502 | 52.6% | |
| 2020 | 497 | −1.0% | |
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Carlos in 2010
In 2010, there were 502 people living in Carlos. These people lived in 198 different homes. About 137 of these were families.
Most people living in Carlos were White (99.0%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or from two or more races (0.2%). About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.4%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (49.0%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 25.8% of homes had just one person living there. About 9.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Carlos was 32.3 years old. About 28.3% of residents were under 18. About 32.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Carlos (Minnesota) para niños
