Easton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Easton
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| Motto(s):
"The Agri-Heart Of Southern Minnesota"
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Location of Easton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 186.71/sq mi (72.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56025
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-17738 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394609 |
Easton is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. It is a quiet community in the southern part of Minnesota. In 2020, about 177 people lived here.
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History of Easton
Easton started to grow when a railroad line was built through the area. The town was officially planned and laid out in 1873. It was named after one of its founders, Jason Clark Easton. A post office opened in Easton in 1874. This helped the community connect with other places.
Geography of Easton
Easton covers a total area of about 2.46 square kilometers (0.95 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Easton over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 68 | — | |
| 1890 | 180 | 164.7% | |
| 1900 | 318 | 76.7% | |
| 1910 | 262 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 326 | 24.4% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 332 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 379 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 411 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 352 | −14.4% | |
| 1980 | 283 | −19.6% | |
| 1990 | 229 | −19.1% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 199 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 177 | −11.1% | |
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Easton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 199 people living in Easton. These people made up 89 households and 63 families. The city had about 214 people per square mile. There were 97 homes in total.
Many different types of households lived in Easton. About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 51%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 24% of all households had only one person living there. Around 13% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Easton was about 44.9 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
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