Janesville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Janesville
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Downtown Janesville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
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| • Total | 2,421 |
| • Density | 1,575.15/sq mi (608.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56048
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-31706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395455 |
| Website | www.janesville.govoffice.com |
Janesville is a small city located in Waseca County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly community where people live and work. In 2020, about 2,421 people called Janesville home.
The city is served by U.S. Highway 14, which runs east and west just south of town. Another important road, County Road 3 (also known as Main Street), goes north and south through Janesville. At the spot where County Road 3 and old Highway 14 meet, there's a four-way stop that used to be a traffic light.
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History of Janesville: How the City Began
Janesville was first started in 1856. A post office opened there in 1858, helping people send and receive mail. The city got its name from Mrs. Jane Sprague, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. Janesville officially became a city in 1870.
The city has two special places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites in the United States. One is the Hofmann Apiaries, which started in 1907 and was a place where bees were kept for honey. The other is the Janesville Free Public Library, built in 1912, which has served the community for over a century.
Geography: Where is Janesville Located?
Janesville covers an area of about 1.75 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. The city is located in a part of Minnesota known for its beautiful landscapes.
Population: Who Lives in Janesville?
The number of people living in Janesville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,021 | — | |
| 1890 | 921 | −9.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,254 | 36.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,173 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,261 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,184 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,296 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,287 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,426 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,557 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,897 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,969 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,109 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,256 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,421 | 7.3% | |
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2010 Census: A Look at Janesville's Residents
In 2010, there were 2,256 people living in Janesville. These people lived in 889 households, and 619 of those were families. The city had about 1,289 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Janesville were White (98.0%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.1%) were married couples. About 25.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Janesville was 35.4 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18, and 14.8% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
Notable People from Janesville
- Aaron Sheehan is an operatic tenor, which means he is a male singer with a high voice who performs in operas. He is also a professor of music.
See also
In Spanish: Janesville (Minnesota) para niños
