Freeborn, Minnesota facts for kids
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Freeborn
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Location of Freeborn, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 297 |
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(2019)
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274 |
| • Density | 1,497.27/sq mi (577.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56032
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-22526 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0643914 |
Freeborn is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2010 census.
History
Freeborn was platted in 1857. The city of Freeborn, like its namesake county, was named in honor of William Freeborn. A post office has been in operation at Freeborn since 1857.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 72 | — | |
| 1890 | 89 | 23.6% | |
| 1960 | 314 | — | |
| 1970 | 296 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 323 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 301 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 305 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 297 | −2.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 274 | −7.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 297 people, 120 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,650.0 inhabitants per square mile (637.1/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 722.2 per square mile (278.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 120 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Town newspaper
Freeborn has a small town newspaper called the Freeborn Frisbee. The paper contains stories of local events, the residents and history of Freeborn. It is produced and edited by Bonnie Schuster and appears quarterly.
See also
In Spanish: Freeborn (Minnesota) para niños
