Evan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Evan
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Location of Evan, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 67.76/sq mi (26.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56085
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-19880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394708 |
Evan is a small city located in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 70 people lived there.
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Evan's Story: A Look Back
Evan has an interesting history! A place to send and receive mail, called a post office, was opened in Evan in 1886. It stayed open for a long time, until 1993.
The city itself was planned out in 1887. This planning is called "platting." Evan officially became a city in 1904. It was named after Eva, the wife of the very first postmaster.
Where is Evan Located?
Evan is located in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.68 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Evan?
The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. It tells us about things like population, age, and families.
Here is how Evan's population has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 112 | — | |
| 1920 | 123 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 131 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 145 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 153 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −17.6% | |
| 1980 | 90 | −28.6% | |
| 1990 | 83 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 91 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −18.6% | |
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Evan's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 86 people living in Evan. These people lived in 35 households, and 20 of these were families. The city had about 33 people per square kilometer (85 people per square mile).
Most people in Evan were White, making up about 90.7% of the population. About 8.1% were from other races, and 1.2% were from two or more races. About 8.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 35 households:
- About 34.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 42.9% were married couples living together.
- About 2.9% had a female head of the house with no husband.
- About 11.4% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- About 42.9% were not families.
Also, 37.1% of all households were single individuals. About 11.4% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.46 people, and each family had 3.15 people.
The average age in Evan was 36.3 years.
- About 29.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.3% were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 51.2% of the population was male and 48.8% was female.
Famous People from Evan
- Ruth Taubert Seeger, a well-known athlete and teacher, was born in Evan.
See also
In Spanish: Evan (Minnesota) para niños
