Fairfax, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairfax
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| Motto(s):
"A Good Place To Live"
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Location of Fairfax, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 954.20/sq mi (368.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55332
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-20222 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394729 |
| Website | City of Fairfax |
Fairfax is a small city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 1,250 people lived there. It's known for its friendly motto: "A Good Place To Live."
Fairfax is located near Fort Ridgely State Park, a great place for outdoor activities. Two main roads, Minnesota State Highways 4 and 19, pass through the city.
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History of Fairfax
Fairfax was officially planned and laid out in 1882. It was named after Fairfax County, Virginia, a place far away. A post office opened in Fairfax the same year it was founded. The town officially became a city in 1888.
Fairfax Geography
The city of Fairfax covers a total area of about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population of Fairfax
Fairfax has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Fairfax during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 351 | — | |
| 1900 | 642 | 82.9% | |
| 1910 | 815 | 26.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,066 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 916 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,116 | 21.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,143 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,489 | 30.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,432 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,405 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,276 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,295 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,235 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,250 | 1.2% | |
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Fairfax Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 1,235 people living in 513 households. About 327 of these households were families. The city had about 950 people per square mile.
Most people living in Fairfax in 2010 were White (92.6%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 11.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (29.4%) had children under 18. About half of the households (49.7%) were married couples. The average age in Fairfax was about 45 years old.
Local News in Fairfax
Fairfax has local newspapers that keep residents informed.
Fairfax Newspapers
- The Eagle Extra: This newspaper started in 2007 as 'The Eagle'. It changed its name in 2008 to avoid confusion with another newspaper in Texas.
- Fairfax Standard/Gazette
See also
In Spanish: Fairfax (Minnesota) para niños
