Kenyon, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenyon
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Downtown Kenyon, June 2010
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"Boulevard Of Roses"
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Location of Kenyon, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,894 |
| • Density | 820.27/sq mi (316.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55946
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-32840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646112 |
Kenyon (pronounced KEN-yən) is a small city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It's located right by the North Fork of the Zumbro River. This city was started in 1856 and got its name from Kenyon College. Kenyon is famous for its "Boulevard of Roses" on Main Street. This beautiful street is also the inspiration for the city's annual "Rosefest" festival, which happens every August. In 2020, about 1,894 people lived in Kenyon.
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Exploring Kenyon's Location
Kenyon is a city in the state of Minnesota. It covers a total area of about 2.35 square miles (6.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Main Roads in Kenyon
You can easily get to Kenyon using a few important roads.
- Minnesota State Highway 56
- Minnesota State Highway 60
These two highways are the main routes that go through the city. Minnesota State Highway 246 is also very close, just north of Kenyon.
People Living in Kenyon
Kenyon has seen its population grow over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 666 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,202 | 80.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,237 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,362 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,382 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,530 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,651 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,624 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,575 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,529 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,552 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,661 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,815 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,894 | 4.4% | |
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Kenyon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,815 people living in Kenyon. These people lived in 755 different homes. The city had about 775 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Kenyon. About 29.7% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (49.4%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, and about 38.4% were individuals living alone or with non-family members. The average home had 2.34 people.
The average age of people in Kenyon was 41.3 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. About 20.6% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Famous People from Kenyon
Many interesting people have come from Kenyon. Here are a few of them:
- C. L. Brusletten – A person who worked in government and business.
- Stephanie Edwards – A well-known TV personality.
- Mark Rein·Hagen – A designer of games and an author.
- Clifford L. Hilton – A judge on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Mabel Johnson Leland – A speaker and translator.
- Luke Redfield – A singer and songwriter.
- Steve Sviggum – He was the 55th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Andrew Volstead – A politician famous for the Volstead Act.
