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
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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 Pope County, Minnesota, United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Pope County. In 2020, about 2,657 people lived there. Glenwood is located right on the northeastern shore of Lake Minnewaska, which is a big draw for visitors.
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History of Glenwood
Glenwood was first planned out in 1866. It got its name from the beautiful "glen" (a small valley) and woods nearby. A post office opened in Glenwood in 1867. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1912.
Geography and Lake Minnewaska
Glenwood covers an area of about 5.86 square miles (15.11 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The city is located at the eastern end of Lake Minnewaska. This large lake is a popular spot, especially in the summer, bringing many people to the area for fun activities. Several main roads, like Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, 55, and 104, meet in Glenwood.
Population and People
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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% | |
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Glenwood in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,564 people living in Glenwood. There were 1,185 households, which are like homes where people live. About 656 of these were families.
Most people in Glenwood were White (97.2%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of households lived in Glenwood. About 24.6% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (42.2%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female head (10.4%) or a single male head (2.8%). About 40.4% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 21.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Glenwood was about 44 years old. About 21.3% of residents were under 18. About 25.2% were 65 years or older. The city had a slightly higher number of females (54.3%) compared to males (45.7%).
Famous People from Glenwood
- John Englund: A state senator and newspaper editor in Wisconsin.
- Earl Hauge: A state representative in Minnesota and a Lutheran minister.
- Loziene J. Lee: A state representative in Minnesota and someone who worked to help workers.
- Cindy Rarick: A professional golfer who won five LPGA Tour events.
- Ernest O. Wollan: A physicist, which is a scientist who studies how the world works.
See also
In Spanish: Glenwood (Minnesota) para niños
