La Salle, Minnesota facts for kids
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La Salle
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Location of La Salle, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
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77 |
| • Density | 908.05/sq mi (352.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56056
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-35702 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395574 |
La Salle is a small city located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 79 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of La Salle
La Salle was officially planned and laid out in 1899. It was named after René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who was a famous French explorer. He explored parts of North America a long time ago, between 1643 and 1687. A post office has been open in La Salle since 1900.
Geography of La Salle
The city of La Salle is quite small in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.22 square kilometers (or 0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
La Salle has a small but steady population. Here's how the number of people living there has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 121 | — | |
| 1940 | 139 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 144 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 147 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 115 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 90 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 79 | −9.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 77 | −11.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in La Salle (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 87 people living in La Salle. These people lived in 42 different homes. Most residents were White (93.1%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 4.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in La Salle was about 41.5 years old. Around 19.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 19.5% were 65 years or older. This means there was a mix of younger and older people living in the city. More males lived in La Salle (58.6%) than females (41.4%) at that time.
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