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Genola, Minnesota
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Location in Morrison County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 228.01/sq mi (88.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56364 (Pierz)
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-23444 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394880 |
Genola (/dʒɛˈnoʊlə/ jeh-NOH-lə) is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census.
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History
Genola was platted in 1908 and was a station on the Soo Line Railroad, which originally went by the name of "New Pierz". It had several other buildings, including a post office, a saloon, and a bank. In 1915, the name was changed to Genola. The present name is after Genola in Italy.
Geography
Genola is in east-central Morrison County and is bordered to the north by the larger city of Pierz and to the south, east, and west by Pierz Township. Minnesota State Highway 25 passes through the center of the community, leading south 5 miles (8 km) to Buckman. State Highway 27 runs along the northern border of Genola, leading west 11 miles (18 km) to Little Falls, the county seat. Highways 25 and 27 join at the Genola/Pierz border and proceed north into Pierz. Highway 25 continues north 30 miles (48 km) to Brainerd, while Highway 27 leads east-northeast 27 miles (43 km) to Onamia.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Genola has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land. The eastern border of the city is the Skunk River, which flows south and west to the Platte River, which continues south to the Mississippi River south of Royalton.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 156 | — | |
| 1930 | 68 | −56.4% | |
| 1940 | 87 | 27.9% | |
| 1950 | 79 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 108 | 36.7% | |
| 1970 | 97 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 83 | −14.4% | |
| 1990 | 85 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 71 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 75 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −6.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 75 people, 32 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 220.6 inhabitants per square mile (85.2/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 102.9 per square mile (39.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 32 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.9% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.29.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Genola (Minnesota) para niños
