Green Isle, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Isle
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Green Isle, Minnesota city sign
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| Motto(s):
"A Bit Of Ireland"
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Location of Green Isle
within Sibley County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 522 |
| • Density | 582.27/sq mi (224.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55338
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-25658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394976 |
| Website | www.greenislemn.gov |
Green Isle is a small city in Sibley County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 522 people lived there. It's known for its friendly, small-town feel.
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History of Green Isle
Green Isle was officially started in 1881. Before that, a railroad track was built through the area around 1880. This track was part of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway.
The town got its name from the township it was in. The name "Green Isle" reminds people of Ireland, often called the "Emerald Isle." This is because many of the first people who settled here came from Ireland.
Where is Green Isle?
Green Isle is located in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers) of land.
Two important roads, Highway 5 and Highway 25, pass through the community. These highways help people travel to and from Green Isle.
People of Green Isle
This section tells you about the people who live in Green Isle. It includes information like how many people live there and what age groups they belong to.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Green Isle has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 219 | — | |
| 1900 | 275 | 25.6% | |
| 1910 | 256 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 262 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 300 | 14.5% | |
| 1940 | 376 | 25.3% | |
| 1950 | 332 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 331 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 363 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 357 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 239 | −33.1% | |
| 2000 | 334 | 39.7% | |
| 2010 | 559 | 67.4% | |
| 2020 | 522 | −6.6% | |
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Quick Facts from 2010
In 2010, the city had 559 people living in 218 homes. Most people were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- Homes and Families: There were 218 homes in Green Isle.
* About 40% of homes had kids under 18 living there. * Over half (51.8%) were married couples living together. * About 29% of homes were not families.
- Age Groups: The average age in Green Isle was 32.1 years old.
* About 30% of residents were under 18. * About 37% were between 25 and 44 years old. * About 12% were 65 or older.
- Gender: The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Green Isle (Minnesota) para niños
