Lake Lillian, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lake Lillian
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"A Friendly Town"
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Location of Lake Lillian, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 246 |
| • Density | 543.05/sq mi (209.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56253
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-34676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395593 |
| Website | lakelillian.govoffice.com |
Lake Lillian is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 246 at the 2020 census.
History
The town of Lake Lillian formed in February 1923 when railroad tracks were laid for the Luce Line Railroad. The name Lake Lillian came from the nearby lake Lake Lillian. The lake was named after Lillian Whitefield, wife of Edwin Whitefield who explored this area in 1856. The town was incorporated on February 25, 1926. The first school was built in Lake Lillian in 1913. In 1926, there was a report of oil being discovered in the city limits. During World War II, a hemp processing plan was built near Lake Lillian to help the war effort. In 1955, a new school was built. In 1965, Lake Lillian voted to approve the sale of liquor.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 7 serves as a main route in the community.
Directly to the north is Lake Lillian which has a total area of 1,149 acres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 206 | — | |
| 1940 | 271 | 31.6% | |
| 1950 | 358 | 32.1% | |
| 1960 | 335 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 316 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 329 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 229 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 257 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 238 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 246 | 3.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 238 people, 121 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 517.4 inhabitants per square mile (199.8/km2). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 295.7 per square mile (114.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 121 households, of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.6% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
Notable people
- Jake Nordin, professional football player
See also
In Spanish: Lake Lillian (Minnesota) para niños
