Goodhue, Minnesota facts for kids
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Goodhue
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Location of Goodhue, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 1,136.36/sq mi (438.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55027
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-24398 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644219 |
Goodhue is a small city located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly place where about 1,250 people lived in 2020.
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Goodhue's History
Goodhue became an official city in 1889. Long ago, a train track ran through the eastern part of the city. It was close to State Highway 58.
The Goodhue Area Historical Society built a museum in the community. This museum honors James M. Goodhue. He was a newspaper editor and the first editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Since the mid-1990s, Goodhue has been growing. More homes have been built, and the number of people living there has increased. This growth is similar to what many towns in the Midwest have experienced.
The city saw its first big growth in 20 years when new homes were built. This happened in an area north of Third Avenue and west of Sixth Street.
Goodhue is also known for its successful sports teams! The Goodhue Wildcats football team won Class A State Championships in 2003 and 2007. The Goodhue Girls Basketball team also won the Class A State Championship in 2016, 2017, and 2024.
Where is Goodhue Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Goodhue covers about 0.94 square miles (2.85 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The main roads in Goodhue are Minnesota State Highway 58 and County Highway 9.
The Goodhue K–12 High School is located at 510 3rd Avenue, Goodhue, MN 55027.
Goodhue's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 241 | — | |
| 1910 | 408 | 69.3% | |
| 1920 | 398 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 467 | 17.3% | |
| 1940 | 480 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 489 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 566 | 15.7% | |
| 1970 | 539 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 657 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 533 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 778 | 46.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,176 | 51.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,250 | 6.3% | |
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Goodhue's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,176 people living in Goodhue. These people made up 415 households and 307 families.
Many households (47.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (61.2%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Goodhue was about 30.6 years old. About 32.3% of the residents were under 18. Also, 9.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Famous People from Goodhue
- Gerald Heaney, a judge for the United States federal appellate court, was born in Goodhue.
- Victor H. Schulz, a Minnesota state legislator and farmer, lived in Goodhue.
See also
In Spanish: Goodhue (Minnesota) para niños
