Goodridge, Minnesota facts for kids
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Goodridge, Minnesota
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Downtown Goodridge
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Location of Goodridge, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pennington |
| Incorporated | August 19, 1915 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.188 sq mi (0.487 km2) |
| • Land | 0.188 sq mi (0.487 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
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109 |
| • Density | 595.74/sq mi (230.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56725
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-24470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644226 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Goodridge is a small city located in Pennington County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 112 people lived there. Even though it's inside Goodridge Township, it's run as its own separate city.
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History of Goodridge
Goodridge got its start around 1915 when a post office opened there. The city was named after a natural 'ridge' (a long, narrow hill) that was close to where the town was built.
Geography and Location
Goodridge covers a total area of about 0.188 square miles (0.487 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Several important roads pass through Goodridge. These include State Highway 1, State Highway 219, and County State-Aid Highway 24. These roads help people travel to and from the city.
From 1914 to 1940, Goodridge was the end point for the Minnesota Northwestern Electric Railway. This was a railway line that helped connect the city to other places.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 231 | — | |
| 1930 | 171 | −26.0% | |
| 1940 | 174 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 144 | −17.2% | |
| 1960 | 134 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 144 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 191 | 32.6% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −39.8% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −14.8% | |
| 2010 | 132 | 34.7% | |
| 2020 | 112 | −15.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 109 | −17.4% | |
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Goodridge Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 132 people living in Goodridge. These people lived in 60 different homes, and 36 of those were families. The city had about 695 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Goodridge were White (97.0%). A small number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.8%), or from other backgrounds (1.5%). About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 60 homes:
- 35.0% had children under 18 living there.
- 33.3% were married couples.
- 21.7% had a female head of the house with no husband.
- 5.0% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- 40.0% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
The average home had 2.20 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
The average age of people in Goodridge was 41.7 years old.
- 30.3% of residents were under 18.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.6% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Goodridge (Minnesota) para niños
