Conger, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Conger
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Location of Conger, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 1,176.92/sq mi (453.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56020
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-12952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393619 |
Conger is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 153 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
A Look Back in Time
The city of Conger got its start when a post office opened there in 1901. This meant people could send and receive mail in the area. The name 'Conger' was chosen by the people who worked for the railroad. They were building train lines through the area, and they often named towns along their routes.
Where is Conger?
Conger is a very small city in terms of its size. It covers an area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
You can find Conger by following Freeborn County Roads 12 and 17. These roads help connect the city to other places in the county.
Who Lives in Conger?
The number of people living in Conger has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 131 | — | |
| 1950 | 161 | 22.9% | |
| 1960 | 215 | 33.5% | |
| 1970 | 167 | −22.3% | |
| 1980 | 183 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 133 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 146 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 153 | 4.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 146 people living in Conger. These people lived in 62 different homes, and 38 of these homes were families. The city had about 1,217 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Conger:
- About 34% of homes had children under 18 years old.
- Half of the homes (50%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (6.5%) or a father (4.8%).
- About 39% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
The average age of people in Conger in 2010 was about 33 years old.
- Almost 27% of residents were under 18.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, nearly 35%, was between 25 and 44.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64.
- Around 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Conger than females in 2010. About 53% of the population was male, and 47% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Conger (Minnesota) para niños
