Lancaster, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lancaster
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Location of Lancaster, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.33 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 155.96/sq mi (60.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56735
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-35378 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646463 |
Lancaster is a small city located in Kittson County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 364 people lived there.
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History of Lancaster
Lancaster became an official city in 1904. It was built along a Soo Line Railroad track. This railway connected Glenwood to the border with Canada. The city got its name from a railroad official. People think he might have been from Lancashire County in England.
Geography of Lancaster
Lancaster covers an area of about 2.30 square miles (6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is located along U.S. Highway 59. This highway meets Kittson County Roads 4, 5, and 6 in Lancaster. The North Branch Two Rivers flows nearby. The Canadian border is just nine miles north of the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 204 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | 73.5% | |
| 1930 | 456 | 28.8% | |
| 1940 | 473 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 536 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 462 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 382 | −17.3% | |
| 1980 | 368 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 342 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 363 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 340 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 364 | 7.1% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 340 people living in Lancaster. These people lived in 163 households. About 98 of these were families. The city had about 147.8 people per square mile. There were 189 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Lancaster were White (98.8%). A small number were Asian (0.6%). Some people (1.5%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 20.9% of households had children under 18. More than half (53.4%) were married couples. About 37.4% of all households were individuals living alone. Many people (22.7%) living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Lancaster was 47.6 years. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 23.2% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Lancaster (Minnesota) para niños
