Geneva, Minnesota facts for kids
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Geneva
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Location of Geneva, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 1,085.47/sq mi (419.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56035
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-23354 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394876 |
Geneva is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 508 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the southern part of Minnesota.
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History of Geneva
Early Beginnings
Geneva has had a post office since 1855, which means people have been living and sending mail from there for a long time! The city was officially planned and mapped out, or platted, in 1857. It was given its name after Geneva, New York, a city much further east.
Famous People from Geneva
Geneva is the birthplace of Lawrence B. Anderson (1906-1994). He was a very important architect and teacher. He even led the architecture school at the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Geography of Geneva
Location and Size
Geneva is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Roads and Travel
You can find Geneva right along Interstate 35, which is a major highway. It is also connected by Freeborn County Roads 35 and 45. These roads help people travel to and from the city easily.
Population of Geneva
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Geneva has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 218 | — | |
| 1910 | 140 | −35.8% | |
| 1920 | 207 | 47.9% | |
| 1930 | 245 | 18.4% | |
| 1940 | 313 | 27.8% | |
| 1950 | 332 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 347 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 358 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 417 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 444 | 6.5% | |
| 2000 | 449 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 555 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 508 | −8.5% | |
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Life in Geneva (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 555 people living in Geneva. These people lived in 220 different homes, called households. About 152 of these households were families. The city had about 1067 people per square mile, which is called the population density.
Many homes in Geneva had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom or a dad. About one-quarter of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Geneva in 2010 was about 38 years old. Many residents were adults between 25 and 64, but there were also many young people under 18. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
