Fifty Lakes, Minnesota facts for kids
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Fifty Lakes
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Location of Fifty Lakes
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.56 sq mi (86.92 km2) |
| • Land | 29.32 sq mi (75.93 km2) |
| • Water | 4.25 sq mi (10.99 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 443 |
| • Density | 15.11/sq mi (5.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56448
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-21032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394764 |
Fifty Lakes is a small city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 387 people lived there. It is part of the larger Brainerd area, which includes nearby towns and communities.
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History of Fifty Lakes
Fifty Lakes became an official city in May 1949. Before that, it had its own post office starting in 1926.
Geography of Fifty Lakes
Fifty Lakes covers a total area of about 33.16 square miles (85.88 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.20 square miles (75.63 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.96 square miles (10.26 square kilometers), is water.
The city is located along several important roads. These include County Roads 1, 3, and 136. These roads help connect Fifty Lakes to other places in the county.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 143 | — | |
| 1970 | 143 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 263 | 83.9% | |
| 1990 | 299 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 392 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 387 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 443 | 14.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 387 people living in Fifty Lakes. These people lived in 173 different homes. Out of these homes, 129 were families.
The city had about 13.3 people per square mile. There were also 585 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Fifty Lakes (99.2%) were White. A small number (0.8%) were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 20.2% of the homes in Fifty Lakes had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes (65.9%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent, either a mother (3.5%) or a father (5.2%). About 25.4% of homes were made up of individuals living alone or with non-family members.
On average, there were 2.24 people in each home. For families, the average size was 2.53 people.
Age in Fifty Lakes
The average age of people in Fifty Lakes in 2010 was 56.4 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults.
Here's a breakdown of ages:
- 17.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 1.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 13.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 34.9% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 51.2% of the population was male, and 48.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Fifty Lakes (Minnesota) para niños
