Elko New Market, Minnesota facts for kids
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Elko New Market
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Founded | 1856 (NM) |
| Established | 1858 (NM) |
| Merged | 2006 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government - Executive form |
| Area | |
| • City | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 4,846 |
| • Estimate
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5,024 |
| • Density | 1,389.33/sq mi (536.48/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,690,512 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55020, 55054
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-18662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394658 |
Elko New Market is a city located in Scott County, Minnesota, in the United States. It was formed in 2006 when two nearby towns, Elko and New Market, decided to join together. According to the 2020 census, about 4,846 people live there.
The city is easy to reach, as it's served by Interstate 35 and Scott County Road 2. It has a public school and is known for Elko Speedway, a popular racing track. An important historical building, the New Market Hotel and Store, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You can also find a special marker in the city for the Big Woods, which was a large forest area in south-central Minnesota.
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History of Elko New Market
The story of Elko New Market begins with two separate towns.
How Elko and New Market Started
Elko first began as a small village in 1858, built around a railway. New Market was established around the same time. It was named after a town near Cambridge, England. Before that, it was called Jackson. Both "Elko" and "New Market" were common names for towns back then, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.
The Towns Become One City
On March 21, 2006, the people of Elko and New Market voted to combine their cities. They decided to call their new, merged city Elko New Market. This merger officially happened on January 1, 2007.
Geography and Climate
Elko New Market is located in a special area of Minnesota.
Where is Elko New Market?
The city sits right between two bigger cities, Minneapolis and Faribault. It's along Interstate 35, which is a major highway. Elko New Market is part of the "exurban belt" of the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area. This means it's a town outside the main city, where people live but often travel to the bigger city for work or other activities.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.36 square miles (8.70 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Elko New Market's Climate
The weather in Elko New Market is known as a "warm-summer humid continental climate." This means it has warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. It's a type of climate often found in the middle parts of continents.
| Climate data for Elko New Market (Lakeville weather station) - 2010-2020 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.6 (−5.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
42.4 (5.8) |
55.0 (12.8) |
68.7 (20.4) |
78.3 (25.7) |
82.8 (28.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
72.1 (22.3) |
57.2 (14.0) |
41.9 (5.5) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
54.5 (12.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.5 (−8.6) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
34.9 (1.6) |
46.2 (7.9) |
59.2 (15.1) |
68.9 (20.5) |
73.2 (22.9) |
70.9 (21.6) |
63.5 (17.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
36.1 (2.3) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
46.7 (8.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.6 (−13.0) |
10.4 (−12.0) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
37.4 (3.0) |
49.5 (9.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
63.9 (17.7) |
61.3 (16.3) |
55.2 (12.9) |
41.9 (5.5) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 0.8 (20) |
0.7 (18) |
1.8 (45) |
2.5 (64) |
3.5 (89) |
4.1 (105) |
4.1 (105) |
4.0 (102) |
3.1 (80) |
2.2 (56) |
1.5 (37) |
0.9 (24) |
29.3 (745) |
| Source: weather-online | |||||||||||||
Population and People
Elko New Market has been growing steadily over the years.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,972 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,110 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,846 | 17.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 5,024 | 22.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 4,110 people living in Elko New Market. These people lived in 1,259 households, with most of them being families. The city had about 1,328 homes.
Who Lives in Elko New Market?
In 2010, most of the people living in the city were White (92.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (60.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (73.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.26 people, and the average family had 3.53 people. The average age of people in the city was 30.4 years old. About 38% of residents were under 18, and 39.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Sports in Elko New Market
One of the most famous places in Elko New Market is its speedway.
- Elko Speedway is a popular racing track located right in the city.
Education
The city has one public school for its younger residents.
- Eagle View Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Elko New Market para niños
