Clarissa, Minnesota facts for kids
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City of Clarissa
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Location of Clarissa, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 681 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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653 |
| • Density | 643.35/sq mi (248.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56440
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-11602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641242 |
Clarissa is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 681 at the 2010 census.
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History
Clarissa was platted in 1877, and named for Clarissa Bischoffsheim, the wife of the founder. A post office has been in operation at Clarissa since 1880. Clarissa was incorporated in 1897.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 233 | — | |
| 1910 | 364 | 56.2% | |
| 1920 | 421 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 444 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 519 | 16.9% | |
| 1950 | 650 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 569 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 599 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 663 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 637 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 609 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 681 | 11.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 653 | −4.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 681 people, 291 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 681.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km2). There were 323 housing units at an average density of 323.0 per square mile (124.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 291 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
