Kiester, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kiester
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| Motto(s):
"The Best Is Yet To Be"
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Location of Kiester, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 488 |
| • Density | 1,140.19/sq mi (439.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56051
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-33056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395527 |
| Website | cityofkiester.com |
Kiester (pronounced KEE-ster) is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 488 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly motto: "The Best Is Yet To Be."
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Exploring Kiester's Past
How Kiester Began
Kiester got its name from a county judge named Jacob Armel Kiester. A post office opened here in 1882. This was an important step for the community. It helped people send and receive mail.
The 2010 Tornado
On June 17, 2010, a strong tornado hit Kiester. It caused a lot of damage to homes and buildings. Experts later rated this tornado as an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This scale measures how strong tornadoes are. An EF2 tornado is considered quite powerful.
Kiester's Location and Size
Where Kiester Is on the Map
Kiester is a small city in terms of its size. It covers about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Main Roads in Kiester
If you visit Kiester, you'll find two main roads. These are Minnesota State Highway 22 and County Highway 2. They help people travel in and out of the community.
Who Lives in Kiester?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Kiester has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 258 | — | |
| 1920 | 257 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 286 | 11.3% | |
| 1940 | 407 | 42.3% | |
| 1950 | 541 | 32.9% | |
| 1960 | 741 | 37.0% | |
| 1970 | 681 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 670 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 606 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 540 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 501 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 488 | −2.6% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, Kiester had 501 residents. These people lived in 246 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 141 of these were families.
Most people in Kiester were White. A small number of residents were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 4.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kiester was about 47.8 years old. This means many adults and older people live in the city. About 17.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 26.1% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.5%) and females (48.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Kiester (Minnesota) para niños
