Clara City, Minnesota facts for kids
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Clara City
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| Motto(s):
"Crossroads of the Prairie"
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Location of Clara City, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,423 |
| • Density | 756.91/sq mi (292.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56222
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-11548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 663803 |
| Website | www.claracity.org |
Clara City is a small city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 1,423 people lived there. It is known as the "Crossroads of the Prairie."
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History of Clara City
Clara City started as a railroad station in 1887. This was a stop for trains on the Willmar & Sioux Falls Railway. The city was named after Clara Koch. She was the wife of one of the people who helped start the town. Clara City officially became a city in September 1891.
Geography and Location
Clara City is located in the state of Minnesota. The city covers an area of about 1.88 square miles (4.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
Two important roads, Highway 7 and Highway 23, run through Clara City. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
Churches in Clara City
Clara City is home to five different churches. These churches serve the spiritual needs of the community.
- Bethany Reformed Church (RCA)
- Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA)
- St. Clara's Catholic Church
- Faith Lutheran Church
- Bunde Christian Reformed Church (located a few miles outside town on Highway 7)
People and Population
The number of people living in Clara City has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1900 | 465 | — | |
| 1910 | 587 | 26.2% | |
| 1920 | 750 | 27.8% | |
| 1930 | 730 | −2.7% | |
| 1940 | 845 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,106 | 30.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,358 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,491 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,574 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,307 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,393 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,360 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,423 | 4.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,360 people living in Clara City. There were 584 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 360 of these households were families.
Most people in Clara City were White (96.9%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. This included African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people identified with more than one background. About 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Clara City was 44.8 years old.
- About 22.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26.8% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females than males. About 52.4% of the residents were female, and 47.6% were male.
See also
- In Spanish: Clara City para niños
