Kilkenny, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kilkenny, Minnesota
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Location of Kilkenny, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 1,104.48/sq mi (428.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-33110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395528 |
Kilkenny is a small city in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA. In 2020, about 148 people lived there. This was a small increase from 134 people in 2010.
In 2013, Kilkenny became a "sister city" with the city and county of Kilkenny in Ireland. This means they have a special friendship and connection.
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Where is Kilkenny Located?
Kilkenny city is found in Le Sueur County. It is right next to Kilkenny Township. The city covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Kilkenny's Past
Many Irish people moved to this area in the 1850s. They named Kilkenny Township and Kilkenny city after County Kilkenny and the city of Kilkenny in Ireland. The city of Kilkenny officially became its own town in June 1883. Long ago, a train line called the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway served the area.
What Kilkenny Has Today
As of 2024, Kilkenny has some useful places for its residents. There is a bank and a post office. The city also has two churches: one Lutheran and one Catholic. The Catholic church is named after Saint Canice. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Next to Saint Canice's church, you can find Little Irishman's Park. This park has a fun playground and a baseball diamond for sports.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Kilkenny has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| 1880 | 89 | — | |
| 1900 | 245 | — | |
| 1910 | 208 | −15.1% | |
| 1920 | 218 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 227 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 214 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 221 | 27.0% | |
| 1970 | 182 | −17.6% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 148 | 10.4% | |
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Kilkenny's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 134 people lived in Kilkenny. These people lived in 53 different homes. Most of the people (99.3%) were White. A very small number (0.7%) were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 41.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.8%) of the homes were married couples. About 26.4% of all homes had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Kilkenny in 2010 was 37.5 years old. About 27.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 11.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Kilkenny (Minnesota) para niños
