Glenwood, Minnesota facts for kids
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Glenwood
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Glenwood welcome sign
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Location of Glenwood
within Pope County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.83 sq mi (15.11 km2) |
| • Land | 5.69 sq mi (14.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,657 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,651 |
| • Density | 467.29/sq mi (180.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56334
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-24074 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394915 |
Glenwood is a city in, and the county seat of, Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,657 at the 2020 census. It is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Minnewaska.
History
Glenwood was platted in 1866, and named for the glen and woods near the original town site. A post office called Glenwood has been in operation since 1867. The city was incorporated in 1912.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.86 square miles (15.18 km2), all land.
Glenwood is located at the east end of Lake Minnewaska at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, 55, and 104. Lake Minnewaska is a large lake that brings in many people in the summer.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 627 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,116 | 78.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,161 | 93.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,187 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,220 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,564 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,666 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,631 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,584 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,523 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,573 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,594 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,564 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,657 | 3.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,651 | 3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,564 people, 1,185 households, and 656 families living in the city. The population density was 437.5 inhabitants per square mile (168.9/km2). There were 1,339 housing units at an average density of 228.5 units per square mile (88.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 1,185 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Notable people
- John Englund, Wisconsin State Senator and newspaper editor
- Earl Hauge, Minnesota State Representative and Lutheran minister
- Loziene J. Lee, Minnesota State Representative and labor activist
- Cindy Rarick, golfer; winner of five LPGA Tour events
- Ernest O. Wollan, physicist
See also
In Spanish: Glenwood (Minnesota) para niños
