Frost, Minnesota facts for kids
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Frost
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Location of Frost, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 492.03/sq mi (190.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56033
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-22940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394830 |
Frost is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 216 people.
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History of Frost
The city of Frost has had a post office since 1899. It was named after a famous architect named Charles Sumner Frost.
Geography of Frost
According to the United States Census Bureau, Frost covers a total area of about 1.14 square kilometers (0.44 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Frost
This section shares information about the people who live in Frost.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Frost has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 138 | — | |
| 1920 | 252 | 82.6% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 326 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 381 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 290 | −23.9% | |
| 1980 | 293 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 236 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 251 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 198 | −21.1% | |
| 2020 | 216 | 9.1% | |
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Frost in 2010
In 2010, there were 198 people living in Frost. These people lived in 95 households, and 59 of these were families. The city had about 123 housing units.
Most of the people in Frost were White (97.0%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.5%), or from two or more races (2.0%). About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 22.1% had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.6%) were married couples. Some households (7.4%) had a female head without a husband, and a few (3.2%) had a male head without a wife. About 37.9% were not families.
Many households (31.6%) had only one person living in them. About 11.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.08 people, and each family had 2.59 people.
The average age of people in Frost was 47.8 years. About 18.7% of residents were under 18. About 6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 21.2% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 34.4%, and 19.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
Notable People from Frost
Some interesting people have connections to Frost:
- Ernest Anderson (1902-1992) was a farmer and a state legislator in Minnesota. He was born in Frost.
- Lon Clark was an actor.
- Dale Erdahl (1931-2005) was a businessman and a Minnesota state legislator. He was born in Frost.
- Ludwig B. Erdahl (1889-1969) was a farmer and a Minnesota state legislator. He was also born in Frost.
See also
In Spanish: Frost (Minnesota) para niños
