Laporte, Minnesota facts for kids
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Laporte
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Location of Laporte, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hubbard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
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139 |
| • Density | 190.88/sq mi (73.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56461
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-35612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0656948 |
Laporte (pronounced "lə-PORT") is a small city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 134 people lived there.
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History of Laporte
Laporte was started in 1901 and became a city in 1908. It was a busy place for a while. The city once had a train depot for trains. There was also a hotel, which was later replaced by a gas station.
Laporte had a bank too. In the 1930s, the bank was damaged by an explosion. There was also a pickle factory, but it burned down many years ago. The city even had a jail once. However, after one person managed to get out, all future prisoners were sent to Bemidji.
Geography of Laporte
Laporte is located in Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Minnesota State Highway 200 is the main road that goes through Laporte. Other important roads nearby include Highway 64 and Highway 371.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 140 | — | |
| 1920 | 216 | 54.3% | |
| 1930 | 185 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 213 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 189 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 155 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 154 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 160 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 101 | −36.9% | |
| 2000 | 145 | 43.6% | |
| 2010 | 111 | −23.4% | |
| 2020 | 134 | 20.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 139 | 25.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 111 people living in Laporte. These people lived in 55 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Laporte was about 47 years old. Some residents were kids under 18, and some were adults over 65. The city had slightly more males than females.
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