Heidelberg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Heidelberg, Minnesota
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Location of Heidelberg, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Platted | December 4, 1878 |
| Incorporated | June 26, 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.524 sq mi (1.356 km2) |
| • Land | 0.524 sq mi (1.356 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Estimate
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132 |
| • Density | 261.45/sq mi (101.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56071
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-28214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394346 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Heidelberg is a small city located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 137 people lived there.
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Exploring Heidelberg's Location
Heidelberg covers a total area of about 0.524 square miles (1.356 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A main road called County Highway 28 runs through the community. Minnesota State Highway 13 also passes nearby. These roads help people travel to and from Heidelberg.
The Story of Heidelberg: How It Began
Heidelberg was officially planned and mapped out on December 4, 1878. It was named by its first German settlers, Frank Heil and Frederick Ihrig. They named it after a city in Germany also called Heidelberg.
A post office served the community from 1872 until 1903. Heidelberg officially became an incorporated city on June 26, 1894. This means it became a recognized town with its own local government.
Who Lives in Heidelberg?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 114 | — | |
| 1910 | 111 | −2.6% | |
| 1920 | 73 | −34.2% | |
| 1930 | 56 | −23.3% | |
| 1940 | 71 | 26.8% | |
| 1950 | 61 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −27.9% | |
| 1970 | 72 | 63.6% | |
| 1980 | 102 | 41.7% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −28.4% | |
| 2000 | 72 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 122 | 69.4% | |
| 2020 | 137 | 12.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 132 | 8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 122 people living in Heidelberg. These people made up 41 households and 34 families. The city had about 230 people per square mile.
Most people living in Heidelberg were White (100%). A small number, about 1.6%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age in Heidelberg
Out of the 41 households, more than half (51.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75.6%) were married couples living together. A small number were single-parent households.
The average age of people in Heidelberg was about 40.3 years. About 33.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 10.7% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was slightly more male (55.7%) than female (44.3%).
