Elizabeth, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elizabeth, Minnesota
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Elizabeth Village Hall and Jail
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Location of Elizabeth, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Platted | 1872 |
| Incorporated | November 21, 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.374 sq mi (0.969 km2) |
| • Land | 0.373 sq mi (0.967 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Estimate
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165 |
| • Density | 450.40/sq mi (173.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56533
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-18566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394646 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Elizabeth is a small city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 168 people, according to the 2020 census. The city is known for its friendly atmosphere and peaceful surroundings.
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History of Elizabeth, Minnesota
Elizabeth was first planned out in 1872. It was named after Elizabeth Niggler, who was the wife of one of the first people to settle there. Before it was called Elizabeth, a post office opened in 1871 with the name Elizabethtown. The name was officially changed to Elizabeth in 1882.
Geography and Location
Elizabeth is a small city in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.373 square miles (0.967 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within the city limits. Elizabeth is located in a part of Minnesota known for its many lakes and natural beauty.
Population and People
The population of Elizabeth has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 128 | — | |
| 1890 | 135 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 186 | 37.8% | |
| 1910 | 169 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 204 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 164 | −19.6% | |
| 1940 | 176 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 168 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 168 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 188 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 195 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 172 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 173 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 168 | −2.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 165 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Elizabeth
In 2010, there were 173 people living in Elizabeth. Most residents were White. About 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.62 people. The average family size was about 3.08 people. The median age in the city was 43.8 years. This means half the people were older than 43.8 and half were younger. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
Climate in Elizabeth
Elizabeth experiences a type of weather called a "Warm Summer Continental Climate" (Dfb). This means the city has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
22 (−6) |
36 (2) |
54 (12) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
57 (14) |
37 (3) |
23 (−5) |
52 (11) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
3 (−16) |
17 (−8) |
32 (0) |
45 (7) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
57 (14) |
48 (9) |
36 (2) |
21 (−6) |
6 (−14) |
32 (0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.9 (23) |
0.7 (18) |
1.2 (30) |
2.1 (53) |
3.0 (76) |
4.2 (110) |
3.4 (86) |
3.0 (76) |
2.4 (61) |
1.7 (43) |
1.1 (28) |
0.7 (18) |
24.3 (620) |
| Average precipitation days | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 106 |
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See also
In Spanish: Elizabeth (Minnesota) para niños
