Elkton, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elkton, Minnesota
City
Location in Mower County and the state of Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Mower
Platted	January 25, 1887
Incorporated	February 6, 1906
Area
• Total	1.281 sq mi (3.318 km2)
• Land	1.281 sq mi (3.318 km2)
• Water	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation	1,381 ft (421 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	130
• Estimate  (2022)	133
• Density	103.8/sq mi (40.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	55933
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-18728
GNIS feature ID	2394660
Sales tax	7.375%

Elkton is a small city located in Mower County, Minnesota, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 130 people live there.

History of Elkton

Elkton was first planned out on January 25, 1887. This planning was done by W.E. Richardson and Frank A. Day. The city officially became a town with its own government on January 2, 1906. This process is called being incorporated.

Just a few weeks later, on January 30, 1906, the people living in the area held an election. They chose leaders for their new city. These leaders included a president for the city council, three council members, a recorder, and a treasurer. They also elected two justices of the peace, two constables, and an assessor.

Over the years, Elkton added important services for its residents. In 1908, a sidewalk was built on Main Street. Electricity came to the city in the late 1920s, making life much brighter. A system to provide clean water was built in 1946. Later, in 1965, new curbs, gutters, and streets were added.

Geography of Elkton

Elkton is located in the middle part of Mower County. It is about 15 miles east of Austin, which is the main city and county seat for Mower County. The city is surrounded by Marshall Township on its south, east, and west sides. To the north, it borders Dexter Township.

The U.S. Census Bureau states that Elkton covers a total area of about 1.281 square miles. All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits. Schwerin Creek flows through Elkton, heading northwest. This creek eventually joins Rose Creek, which then flows into the Cedar River.

Population and People

Population in 2010

In 2010, the census counted 141 people living in Elkton. These people lived in 58 different homes, and 40 of these were families. The city had about 108 people per square mile. There were 59 housing units, which are places where people can live.

Most of the people in Elkton were White, making up 93.6% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Out of the 58 homes, about 32.8% had children under 18 living in them. More than half of the homes (51.7%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (15.5%), and a very small number had a male head of the house without a wife (1.7%). About 27.6% of all homes were made up of single individuals. About 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Elkton was 40.8 years old. Almost 30% of the residents were under 18. About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 28.4%, and 14.2% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).

Notable People from Elkton

• Alvin Baldus (1926–2017) was a state politician. He also served as a congressman for Wisconsin's third district. This means he was elected to represent people in the U.S. Congress.

See also

In Spanish: Elkton (Minnesota) para niños