Grey Eagle, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grey Eagle
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Location of Grey Eagle, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 926.97/sq mi (357.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56336
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-26000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394249 |
Grey Eagle is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. In 2010, 348 people lived there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 330 residents.
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History of Grey Eagle
Grey Eagle was officially planned in 1882. It got its name from an early settler, A.M. Crowell. He shot an eagle near where the town was first built.
The first post office in Grey Eagle opened in 1877. The town also had a Northern Pacific Railroad station. Grey Eagle is located close to the banks of Trace Lake.
Grey Eagle is less than five miles from Burtrum. Burtrum is a small town known for its old, unused school building.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Grey Eagle covers about 0.37 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Grey Eagle
Two important roads pass through Grey Eagle. These are Minnesota State Highways 28 and 287. They help connect the community to other places.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 313 | — | |
| 1910 | 378 | 20.8% | |
| 1920 | 399 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 363 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 428 | 17.9% | |
| 1950 | 400 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 372 | −7.0% | |
| 1970 | 325 | −12.6% | |
| 1980 | 338 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 353 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 335 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 348 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 330 | −5.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Grey Eagle had 348 people living in 165 households. About half of these households were families. The city's population density was about 940 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Grey Eagle were White (99.4%). A small number (0.6%) were Asian. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of residents in Grey Eagle was 44.6 years. About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.1%) and females (48.9%).
Churches in Grey Eagle
Grey Eagle is home to three churches. These include Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), and Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.
Notable Person
- Paul Ellering is a professional wrestling manager. He was born in Melrose and currently lives in Grey Eagle.
Images for kids
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Post office and Town hall
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State Street at Woodman Street
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State Street, View from Southwest
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Water tower
See also
In Spanish: Grey Eagle (Minnesota) para niños
