Evansville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Evansville
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Businesses on Main Street
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| Motto(s):
"Progress Through Perseverance"
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Location of Evansville, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 603 |
| • Density | 769.13/sq mi (296.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56326
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-19898 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394711 |
Evansville is a small city located in Douglas County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 603 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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A Look Back: Evansville's History
Evansville started as a town in 1879. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that area. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and lots are officially mapped out and planned.
Where is Evansville? (Geography)
Evansville is a small city in terms of its size. It covers about 0.78 square miles (2.03 square kilometers) of land. The city does not have any large bodies of water within its official borders.
Who Lives in Evansville? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 452 | — | |
| 1900 | 483 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 389 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 427 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 397 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 439 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 478 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 411 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 553 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 566 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 566 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 612 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 603 | −1.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 612 people living in Evansville. These people lived in 272 different homes. About 154 of these homes were families.
Most people living in Evansville in 2010 were White (97.9%). A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age
Out of all the homes, about 28% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.1%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in Evansville in 2010 was about 41.7 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.9%), and 46.1% were male.
Local Economy
Evansville has a unique grocery store. It is open to everyone a few days each week. However, people who are members of the store can go shopping there anytime they want, using a self-service system.
See also
In Spanish: Evansville (Minnesota) para niños
