Elba, Minnesota facts for kids
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Elba
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MN-74 runs through town
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Location of Elba, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 66.70/sq mi (25.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55910
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-18386 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394633 |
Elba is a small city located in Winona County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 129 people lived there. It is situated on Minnesota State Highway 74, just north of Whitewater State Park.
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History of Elba
The city of Elba was first planned and settled in 1856. It was named after the famous island of Elba, which is located off the coast of Italy. Many of the first people to build up the city were German families from Luxembourg.
Elba had its own post office for many years, from 1858 until 1965. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
In 2007, the town experienced a big flood. This happened on August 18, 2007, when the dikes (walls built to hold back water) along the Whitewater River broke. This caused the river to overflow and flood parts of the town.
Elba's Geography
Elba covers a total area of about 2.04 square miles (5.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Elba (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 98 | — | |
| 1900 | 198 | — | |
| 1910 | 151 | −23.7% | |
| 1920 | 172 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 152 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 159 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 147 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 152 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 158 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 198 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 220 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 152 | −29.0% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −15.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the city of Elba had 152 residents. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 44 of these were families.
The population density was about 74.5 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 74 or 75 people living there. There were also 76 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Elba were White, making up 98.7% of the population. A small percentage, 1.3%, were from other races. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Elba Households and Families
Out of the 70 homes in Elba:
- About 25.7% had children under 18 living there.
- 45.7% were married couples living together.
- 11.4% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 5.7% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 37.1% were non-families, meaning people living together who are not related.
About 32.9% of all homes had just one person living in them. Also, 11.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in each home was 2.17, and the average family had 2.64 people.
The average age of people in Elba was 45.3 years old.
- 19.1% of residents were under 18.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 21.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 34.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Elba than females. About 57.9% of the population was male, and 42.1% was female.
Education in Elba
Students living in Elba attend schools that are part of the St. Charles School District.
See also
In Spanish: Elba (Minnesota) para niños
