Center City, Minnesota facts for kids
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Center City
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US Route 8 passing through Center City
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Location of Center City
within Chisago County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 1,075.21/sq mi (415.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55002, 55012
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-10576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 663772 |
Center City is a small city in Minnesota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Chisago County. In 2020, about 629 people lived there. A major road, U.S. Highway 8, goes right through the city.
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History of Center City
Center City was officially planned in 1857. It got its name because it was located roughly halfway between Chisago City and Taylors Falls. A post office opened here in 1858, first called Centre City. The name was changed to Center City in 1893.
Geography and Location
Center City covers about 0.61 square miles (1.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Nearby Towns
Center City is close to several other towns in Minnesota and Wisconsin:
- Lindström
- Shafer
- Taylors Falls
- St. Croix Falls (in Wisconsin)
- Chisago City
- Stacy
- Wyoming
- North Branch
- Forest Lake
People of Center City
The population of Center City has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived here at different times in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 33 | — | |
| 1910 | 252 | — | |
| 1920 | 285 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 285 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 251 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 311 | 23.9% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 324 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 458 | 41.4% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 582 | 29.0% | |
| 2010 | 628 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 629 | 0.2% | |
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Life in Center City (2020)
In 2020, there were 629 people and 254 households in Center City. Most residents, about 97.6%, had finished high school. About 25.8% had also earned a college degree or higher. About 13.7% of the people living here were military veterans.
Almost everyone (99.5%) in Center City was born in the United States. Most people (74.0%) were born in Minnesota itself. Only one person was born outside the U.S. Almost all residents (99.6%) spoke only English at home.
Most people in Center City are White (94.0%). There are also small numbers of Asian, Black, Native American, and other racial groups. About 3.2% of residents identified as being of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.2% of the population.
The most common family backgrounds in Center City are:
- German (25.8%)
- Swedish (19.1%)
- Norwegian (13.9%)
- Irish (9.0%)
- Polish (4.7%)
The average age of people in Center City was 49.1 years. About 16% of the population was under 18 years old. The average income for a household was $77,679.
Sister City
Center City has a special connection with a town in Sweden. This is called a "sister city" relationship.
Hassela, Sweden
See also
In Spanish: Center City (Minnesota) para niños
