Chokio, Minnesota facts for kids
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Chokio
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Location of Chokio, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| • Density | 924.66/sq mi (357.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56221
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-11440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393519 |
Chokio (pronounced shə-KY-oh) is a small city located in Stevens County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 405 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Chokio
The name Chokio comes from the Dakota language. It means "the middle" or "halfway." This name is important because of the city's location.
Chokio was a halfway stop on an old route. This route was used by the Pony Express. It connected the towns of Morris and Graceville. Other stories say it was a halfway point on the Wadsworth Trail. This trail ran between St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Fort Sisseton, South Dakota.
Geography and Location
Chokio is a small city. It covers about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 28 is a main road in Chokio. It helps people travel to and from the community.
People of Chokio (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere. It also checks their ages, genders, and backgrounds.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 300 | — | |
| 1910 | 328 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 420 | 28.0% | |
| 1930 | 386 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 492 | 27.5% | |
| 1950 | 541 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 498 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 455 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 559 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 521 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 443 | −15.0% | |
| 2010 | 400 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 405 | 1.3% | |
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Chokio's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Chokio had 400 people. There were 207 households, which are groups of people living together. About 116 of these were families.
Most people in Chokio were White (99.0%). A small number were Asian (0.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age in Chokio in 2010 was 55.4 years old.
- About 16% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 3.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 34.5% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more females (53.5%) than males (46.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Chokio (Minnesota) para niños
