Effie, Minnesota facts for kids
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Effie, Minnesota
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Giant mosquito (and welcome sign) welcomes travelers to Effie
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Location of the city of Effie
within Itasca County, Minnesota |
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Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Itasca |
Incorporated | June 10, 1940 |
Area | |
• Total | 3.662 sq mi (9.485 km2) |
• Land | 3.662 sq mi (9.485 km2) |
• Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 109 |
• Estimate
(2022)
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108 |
• Density | 29.77/sq mi (11.49/km2) |
Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code |
56639
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Area code(s) | 218 |
FIPS code | 27-18260 |
GNIS feature ID | 0656123 |
Sales tax | 7.875% |
Effie(/ˈɛfi/ EF-ee) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census.
Minnesota State Highways 1 and 38 are two of the main routes in the community.
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History
A post office was established in Effie in 1903. The community was named after Effie Wenaus, the daughter of the city's first postmaster.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.662 square miles (9.48 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1950 | 202 | — | |
1960 | 195 | −3.5% | |
1970 | 165 | −15.4% | |
1980 | 141 | −14.5% | |
1990 | 130 | −7.8% | |
2000 | 91 | −30.0% | |
2010 | 123 | 35.2% | |
2020 | 109 | −11.4% | |
2022 (est.) | 108 | −12.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 123 people, 48 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 33.8 inhabitants per square mile (13.1/km2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 18.7 per square mile (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.8% African American, 1.6% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races.
There were 48 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.24.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Events
Effie is home to The Effie North Star Stampede. The annual rodeo is held on the last weekend in July.
See also
In Spanish: Effie (Minnesota) para niños