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 (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
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(2019)
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66 |
| • Density | 174.14/sq mi (67.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56140
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-30806 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0645337 |
Ihlen is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.
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History
Ihlen was platted in 1888, and named for Carl Ihlen, the original owner of the town site. A post office was established at Ihlen in 1889.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), of which 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. Split Rock Creek State Park is located in Ihlen.
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 66 | 4.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 32 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 175.0 inhabitants per square mile (67.6/km2). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 108.3 per square mile (41.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White and 4.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.
There were 32 households, of which 15.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.50.
The median age in the city was 54.8 years. 11.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 41.2% were from 45 to 64; and 34.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Ihlen (Minnesota) para niños
