Delano, Minnesota facts for kids
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Delano
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| Motto(s):
The Spirit of Community
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Location of the city of Delano
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.43 sq mi (11.47 km2) |
| • Land | 4.43 sq mi (11.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,484 |
| • Density | 1,464.32/sq mi (565.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55328
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-15454 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642749 |
| Website | www.delano.mn.us |
Delano (pronounced DEH-lə-NOH) is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 6,484 people lived there. The city is known for its "small-town feel." It is located near the larger Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
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History of Delano
Delano was officially planned in 1868. It was named after Francis Roach Delano, who worked for the railroad. A post office opened in Delano in 1870. The city became an official town in 1876.
Three old buildings in Delano are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Eagle Newspaper Office from the 1880s, the Delano Village Hall built in 1888, and the Simon Weldele House from 1893.
Where is Delano?
Delano covers an area of about 4.43 square miles (11.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. U.S. Highway 12 is a main road that goes through the city. Other important roads include County Roads 6, 11, 16, 17, and 30.
Delano is located at 45.04 degrees north and 93.78 degrees west. It sits along the South Fork of the Crow River. The city's ZIP code is 55328.
Delano's Climate
Delano has a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Delano was 104°F (40°C) on July 31, 1988. The coldest temperature recorded was -37°F (-38°C) on February 2, 1996.
| Climate data for Delano, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1977–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
62 (17) |
79 (26) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
95 (35) |
90 (32) |
77 (25) |
64 (18) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 40.1 (4.5) |
44.2 (6.8) |
61.7 (16.5) |
76.6 (24.8) |
85.8 (29.9) |
90.7 (32.6) |
91.9 (33.3) |
90.3 (32.4) |
86.0 (30.0) |
79.6 (26.4) |
59.9 (15.5) |
44.9 (7.2) |
93.9 (34.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.0 (−5.0) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
39.7 (4.3) |
55.5 (13.1) |
68.5 (20.3) |
77.8 (25.4) |
82.9 (28.3) |
79.8 (26.6) |
72.2 (22.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
41.3 (5.2) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
54.5 (12.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.5 (−10.3) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
44.4 (6.9) |
57.5 (14.2) |
67.6 (19.8) |
72.4 (22.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
61.2 (16.2) |
47.7 (8.7) |
32.7 (0.4) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
44.5 (6.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.0 (−15.6) |
6.6 (−14.1) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
33.3 (0.7) |
46.5 (8.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
59.4 (15.2) |
50.2 (10.1) |
37.2 (2.9) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −18.6 (−28.1) |
−13.3 (−25.2) |
−1.7 (−18.7) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
33.0 (0.6) |
44.6 (7.0) |
50.4 (10.2) |
48.8 (9.3) |
35.1 (1.7) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
6.8 (−14.0) |
−9.3 (−22.9) |
−20.6 (−29.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−37 (−38) |
−20 (−29) |
3 (−16) |
25 (−4) |
36 (2) |
41 (5) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
13 (−11) |
−11 (−24) |
−27 (−33) |
−37 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.47 (12) |
0.69 (18) |
1.17 (30) |
2.92 (74) |
4.25 (108) |
4.60 (117) |
3.78 (96) |
4.10 (104) |
2.87 (73) |
2.16 (55) |
1.09 (28) |
0.83 (21) |
28.93 (736) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.9 (18) |
5.6 (14) |
4.9 (12) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.0 (7.6) |
6.2 (16) |
28.3 (71.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 55.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 10.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Education in Delano
Delano is known for its excellent public schools. In 2013, Forbes magazine called Delano's schools some of the "Best Schools for Your Housing Buck." Delano Elementary school also won the special National Blue Ribbon Award in 2013.
Besides public schools, Delano also has parochial schools. These include St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School and Mt. Olive Lutheran School.
People of Delano
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 407 | — | |
| 1890 | 889 | 118.4% | |
| 1900 | 967 | 8.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,031 | 6.6% | |
| 1920 | 924 | −10.4% | |
| 1930 | 914 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,094 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,386 | 26.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,612 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,851 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,480 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,709 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,836 | 41.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,464 | 42.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,484 | 18.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, Delano had 6,484 people. Most people (95.4%) were White. About 4.0% were Hispanic or Latino. About 3.6% were from two or more races.
The population included many young people. About 29.9% were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 31 years. Females made up 48.1% of the population.
Most adults in Delano have finished high school (99.8%). Many also have a college degree (44.8%). The average household income was $93,531. Only a small number of people (3.8%) lived in poverty. Most homes (93.1%) had computers and internet access (91.6%).
Fun in Delano
Delano is famous for hosting Minnesota's oldest and biggest Fourth of July celebration. This celebration first started in 1857 near Fountain Lake. It lasts for at least four days and has lots of fun activities.
The celebration includes local baseball and softball games. There's also a carnival in Central Park. The event starts with the crowning of Delano Royalty. On the Fourth of July, a big parade begins at 10:30 am. The day ends with a wonderful fireworks show.
Some parts of the movies A Simple Plan and Grumpy Old Men were filmed in Delano.
Delano is also home to a newspaper called Kurier Polski. It comes out every two months. It is the only Polish/American newspaper in the Midwest region. About 1,500 copies are given out.
Famous People from Delano
- Tom Emmer – He was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011. He later became a member of the U.S. Congress in 2015.
- Robert O. McEachern – He grew up in Delano. He was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1973 to 1992.
- Ben Meyers – He is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward for the NHL team Seattle Kraken.
See also
In Spanish: Delano (Minnesota) para niños
