Elrosa, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elrosa
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Location of Elrosa
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 1,331.25/sq mi (515.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56325
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-19088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394677 |
Elrosa is a small city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is pronounced "el-ROH-zuh". In 2010, about 211 people lived there. Elrosa is also part of the larger St. Cloud area, which is a group of cities and towns connected together.
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Where is Elrosa Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elrosa is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
U.S. Highway 71 is an important road that goes through the community. It helps people travel to and from Elrosa.
The Story Behind Elrosa's Name
Elrosa got its name in a special way. It was named after two granddaughters of one of the city's first leaders. Their names were Ella and Rose Nichols. The city combined their names to create "Elrosa."
How Many People Live in Elrosa?
The number of people living in Elrosa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 187 | — | |
| 1950 | 173 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 205 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 214 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 205 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 166 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 211 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 213 | 0.9% | |
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Elrosa's Population in 2010
In 2010, a special count called a census showed that 211 people lived in Elrosa. These people lived in 85 different homes. Out of these homes, 62 were families.
Most of the people in Elrosa were White (98.6%). A small number (1.4%) were from two or more races.
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (57.6%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.42 people. The average family had about 2.87 people.
The average age of people in Elrosa was 42.5 years old. About 22.3% of the people were under 18. About 24.6% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half (51.7%) of the people were male, and 48.3% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Elrosa (Minnesota) para niños
