Ihlen, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ihlen
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Location of Ihlen, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 163.54/sq mi (63.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56140
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-30806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394464 |
Ihlen is a small city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of about 61 people, according to the 2020 census.
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The Story of Ihlen: A Look at Its Past
Ihlen was officially planned and mapped out in 1888. It was named after Carl Ihlen. He was the person who originally owned the land where the city was built. A post office was opened in Ihlen in 1889, helping the community grow.
Exploring Ihlen's Location and Surroundings
Ihlen is a small city when it comes to its size. It covers about 0.97 square kilometers (0.37 square miles) of land. A very small part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.00 square miles), is water.
A popular spot near Ihlen is Split Rock Creek State Park. This park offers a great place for outdoor activities. Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that runs through the community. It helps people travel in and out of Ihlen.
Who Lives in Ihlen? A Look at the Population
The number of people living in Ihlen has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 211 | — | |
| 1930 | 203 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 174 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 135 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 111 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 132 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 129 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 101 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 107 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 63 | −41.1% | |
| 2020 | 61 | −3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Ihlen's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Ihlen had 63 people living there. This population was spread across 32 different homes, called households. Most of the people living in Ihlen were White, making up about 95.2% of the population. A small number, 4.8%, were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 4.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ihlen in 2010 was about 54.8 years old. About 11.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 34.9%, were 65 years old or older. This shows that Ihlen has a good number of older residents. The city had slightly more females (54.0%) than males (46.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Ihlen (Minnesota) para niños
