Cyrus, Minnesota facts for kids
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Cyrus
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Cyrus, Minnesota
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Location of Cyrus, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
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312 |
| • Density | 1,146.62/sq mi (442.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56323
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-14446 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393704 |
Cyrus is a small city located in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. It sits along the Chippewa River. In 2020, about 305 people lived in Cyrus.
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History of Cyrus
Cyrus was officially started, or platted, in 1882. That same year, a post office opened in the city. This means people could send and receive mail right from Cyrus.
Geography and Location
Cyrus is a small city, covering about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 28 is an important road that runs through Cyrus. It helps people travel to and from the community.
Population and People
The number of people living in Cyrus has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 197 | — | |
| 1910 | 272 | 38.1% | |
| 1920 | 312 | 14.7% | |
| 1930 | 386 | 23.7% | |
| 1940 | 357 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 363 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 362 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 289 | −20.2% | |
| 1980 | 334 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 328 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 303 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 288 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 305 | 5.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 312 | 8.3% | |
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Cyrus Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 288 people lived in Cyrus. There were 137 households, which are like homes where people live. About 74 of these households were families.
Most people in Cyrus were White (95.8%). A small number were African American (0.7%) or Native American (0.3%). About 3.1% of residents identified with two or more races.
About 21.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (39.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household (10.2%) or a male head of household (4.4%) without a spouse. About 37.2% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Cyrus in 2010 was about 39.3 years old.
- 23.3% of residents were under 18.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 29.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 19.8% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.8%), while 47.2% were male.
See also
In Spanish: Cyrus (Minnesota) para niños
