Farwell, Minnesota facts for kids
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Farwell
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Location of Farwell, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 51 |
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(2019)
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52 |
| • Density | 203.13/sq mi (78.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
56327
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-20690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0643575 |
Farwell is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 51 at the 2010 census.
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History
Farwell was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Farwell in 1887, and remained in operation until 1998.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 141 | — | |
| 1920 | 140 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 147 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 132 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 112 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 106 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 102 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 77 | −24.5% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −23.0% | |
| 2010 | 51 | −10.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 52 | 2.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 51 people, 27 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 175.9 inhabitants per square mile (67.9/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 103.4 per square mile (39.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 27 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.43.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Farwell (Minnesota) para niños
