Grey Eagle, Minnesota facts for kids
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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. The population was 348 at the 2010 census. By the 2020 Decennial Census the population had declined to 330.
History
Grey Eagle was platted in 1882, and named after an early settler, A.M. Crowell, who had shot an eagle near the original town site. The first post office opened in the town of Grey Eagle, which is sections 7 and 8 of the township, in 1877. The town had a Northern Pacific Railroad station. The town is located near the banks of Trace Lake.
Grey Eagle is located less than five miles from Burtrum, a town of 144 notable for its abandoned schoolhouse.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highways 28 and 287 are two of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 348 people, 165 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 940.5 inhabitants per square mile (363.1/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 510.8 per square mile (197.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 165 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.7% were non-families. 44.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Churches
Grey Eagle has three churches, including Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), and Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.
Notable person
- Paul Ellering, professional wrestling manager (born in Melrose, currently resides in Grey Eagle)
See also
In Spanish: Grey Eagle (Minnesota) para niños
