Lake Bronson, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lake Bronson
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Location of Lake Bronson, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
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178 |
| • Density | 336.48/sq mi (129.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56734
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-34136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646332 |
Lake Bronson is a small city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It's located in the northwestern part of the state. In 2020, about 178 people lived there. A cool place called Lake Bronson State Park is also close by, offering outdoor fun.
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History of Lake Bronson
Lake Bronson got its start when a post office opened there in 1904. The city was named after Giles Bronson, who was one of the very first people to settle in the area.
Geography and Location
Lake Bronson is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 0.58 square miles (1.50 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lake Bronson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- In 1910, there were 101 people.
- By 1950, the population grew to 438 people, which was its highest point.
- In 2020, the population was 178 people.
Life in Lake Bronson in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 229 people living in Lake Bronson. These people lived in 109 different homes.
- About 22% of homes had kids under 18 living there.
- Many homes were made up of married couples living together.
- About 43% of all homes had just one person living there.
- The average age of people in the city was about 49 years old.
- Around 23% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- More than half of the people (56.3%) were male, and 43.7% were female.
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