Grasston, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grasston
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Location of Grasston, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 165.06/sq mi (63.70/km2) |
| • Demonym | Grasstonian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-25424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394967 |
Grasston is a small city in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 154 people lived in Grasston.
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History of Grasston
Grasston got its name from a nearby place called Grass Lake. A post office opened in Grasston in 1899. This means people have been living and sending mail from Grasston for a long time!
Geography and Location
Grasston is a small city in terms of size. It covers an area of about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Main Roads in Grasston
You can reach Grasston using two main roads:
- Minnesota State Highway 70
- Minnesota State Highway 107
Nearby Rivers
The Snake River flows close to Grasston. Rivers are important for the environment and can be fun places to visit.
People of Grasston (Demographics)
The number of people living in Grasston has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 189 | — | |
| 1920 | 239 | 26.5% | |
| 1930 | 229 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 144 | −37.1% | |
| 1950 | 154 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 146 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 123 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 158 | 50.5% | |
| 2020 | 154 | −2.5% | |
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Grasston's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 158 people living in Grasston. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Many households in Grasston had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about three people. The average age of people in Grasston was 34 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Grasston (Minnesota) para niños
