Lakefield, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lakefield
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Location of Lakefield, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,735 |
| • Density | 1,296.71/sq mi (500.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56150
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-34316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395608 |
| Website | http://www.lakefieldmn.com/ |
Lakefield is a small city located in Jackson County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,735 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Lakefield
Lakefield was first planned out in 1879. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that area. The city got its name because it is close to Heron Lake. A post office opened in Lakefield in 1880. The city officially became a city in 1887.
Geography and Location
Lakefield is located in the state of Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.28 square miles (3.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Minnesota State Highway 86 is the main road that goes through Lakefield. You can also find Exit 64 of Interstate 90 about two miles south of the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 275 | — | |
| 1900 | 862 | 213.5% | |
| 1910 | 924 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,346 | 45.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,349 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,699 | 25.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,651 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,789 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,820 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,845 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,679 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,721 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,694 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,735 | 2.4% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the official count showed 1,694 people living in Lakefield. These people lived in 762 households, and 462 of these were families. The city had about 1,323 people per square mile. There were also 838 housing units available.
Most of the people in Lakefield were White (98.0%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or Asian (0.1%). About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 762 households, about 27.4% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (10.2%) had a female head without a husband. About 35.8% of all households were made up of single individuals. Nearly 20% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.18 people. The average family had 2.80 people.
The average age of people in Lakefield was 41.4 years old. About 22.4% of residents were under 18. About 22.1% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (53.6%) than males (46.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Lakefield (Minnesota) para niños
