Effie, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 (pronounced EF-ee) is a small city located in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community spirit. In 2020, about 109 people called Effie home.
The city is connected by two main roads, Highway 1 and Highway 38. These roads help people travel in and out of the community.
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History of Effie
Effie got its start when a post office was opened there in 1903. The city was named after a young girl named Effie Wenaus. She was the daughter of the very first postmaster in the city.
Geography and Location
Effie is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. The city covers an area of about 3.66 square miles (9.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Effie has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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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 |
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Effie's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 123 people living in Effie. They lived in 48 different homes, and 29 of these were families. Most people in Effie were White. A small number were African American or Asian, or from two or more races.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom or a dad. The average age of people in Effie was about 32.8 years old.
Annual Events
Effie is famous for its exciting annual event, The Effie North Star Stampede. This is a rodeo that takes place every year. It's held on the last weekend of July and brings lots of fun to the community.
See also
- In Spanish: Effie (Minnesota) para niños
