Kellogg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kellogg
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Location of Kellogg, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 1,338.71/sq mi (517.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55945
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-32642 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646073 |
Kellogg is a small city in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It is located right next to the Zumbro River. In 2020, about 415 people lived there.
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History of Kellogg
Kellogg was started in 1870. It was named after someone who made signs for the railroad. A post office opened in Kellogg in 1872. The town officially became a city in 1877.
Where is Kellogg Located?
Kellogg is a small city. It covers about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Two important roads, U.S. Route 61 and Minnesota State Highway 42, go through the city.
People in Kellogg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 221 | — | |
| 1900 | 228 | — | |
| 1910 | 372 | 63.2% | |
| 1920 | 370 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 409 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 403 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 446 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 403 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 440 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 423 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 439 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 456 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 415 | −9.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 456 people living in Kellogg. These people made up 200 households and 129 families. The city had about 1520 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Kellogg (99.1%) were White. A small number (0.7%) were Asian, and 0.2% were from two or more races. About 0.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 200 households, about 28.5% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (50.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (8.5%) had a female head without a husband. A smaller number (5.5%) had a male head without a wife. About 35.5% of households were not families.
About 27% of all households were single people living alone. Of these, 14% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.28 people, and the average family had 2.78 people.
The average age in Kellogg was 41.5 years old. About 21.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (50.4%) than males (49.6%).
Economy and Transportation
The Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 4 is located close to Kellogg. This is an important structure that helps boats travel on the river.
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, goes through Kellogg. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Kellogg. The closest train station is in Winona, which is about 27 miles (43 km) away.
Notable Resident
- Katherine Hancock Goode, who was a state legislator in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Kellogg (Minnesota) para niños
