Elmdale, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elmdale, Minnesota
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Sign welcoming visitors to Elmdale
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Location in Morrison County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 33.15/sq mi (12.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56314
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| FIPS code | 27-18872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394670 |
Elmdale is a small city located in Morrison County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there.
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Where is Elmdale?
Elmdale is in the southwestern part of Morrison County. It is surrounded by Elmdale Township on three sides. To the north, it borders Swan River Township.
Two important roads run through Elmdale. These are Minnesota State Highway 238 and Morrison County Road 1. Highway 238 goes about 5 miles (8 km) west to Upsala. It also goes about 16 miles (26 km) northeast to Little Falls. Little Falls is the main city for Morrison County.
Land and Water in Elmdale
The U.S. Census Bureau measures land and water areas. They say Elmdale covers about 3.44 square miles (8.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two small rivers flow through Elmdale. The North Two River goes through the southern part of the city. Elmdale Creek flows through the northern part. Both of these streams flow east. They join the Mississippi River about 6 miles (10 km) away.
Who Lives in Elmdale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 119 | — | |
| 1960 | 88 | −26.1% | |
| 1970 | 116 | 31.8% | |
| 1980 | 126 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 130 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 107 | −17.7% | |
| 2010 | 116 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −1.7% | |
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A census is a count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how many people live somewhere. It also shows how populations change over time.
Elmdale's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 116 people living in Elmdale. There were 44 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 28 were families.
Most people living in Elmdale in 2010 were White. A small number, less than 1%, were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18 years old. More than half, 56.8%, were married couples. About 27.3% of households were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Elmdale was about 42.5 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18. Another 17.2% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.7%) and females (48.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Elmdale (Minnesota) para niños
