Edgerton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Edgerton
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Downtown Edgerton, Minnesota
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Location of Edgerton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,189 |
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1,125 |
| • Density | 953.39/sq mi (368.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56128
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-18152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0643170 |
Edgerton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States, located along the Rock River. The population was 1,189 at the 2010 census.
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History
Edgerton was platted in 1879, and named for Alonzo J. Edgerton, a Minnesota politician. A post office has been in operation at Edgerton since 1879. Edgerton was incorporated in 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 square miles (3.00 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 86 | — | |
| 1890 | 178 | 107.0% | |
| 1900 | 450 | 152.8% | |
| 1910 | 381 | −15.3% | |
| 1920 | 657 | 72.4% | |
| 1930 | 627 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 815 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 961 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,019 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,119 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,123 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,106 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,033 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,189 | 15.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,125 | −5.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,189 people, 491 households, and 322 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,025.0 inhabitants per square mile (395.8/km2). There were 525 housing units at an average density of 452.6 per square mile (174.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 491 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Minnesota) para niños
