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Lastrup
Location of Lastrup, Minnesota
Location of Lastrup, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Morrison
Area
 • Total 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2)
 • Land 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 104
 • Estimate 
(2019)
99
 • Density 268.29/sq mi (103.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56344
Area code(s) 320
FIPS code 27-35720
GNIS feature ID 0646516
Website City of Lastrup

Lastrup is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census.

History

Lastrup was founded by immigrants from Schnelten, a small peasantry near Lastrup in Lower Saxony, Germany.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), of which 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Minnesota State Highway 27 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 121
1930 118 −2.5%
1940 128 8.5%
1950 158 23.4%
1960 138 −12.7%
1970 161 16.7%
1980 150 −6.8%
1990 112 −25.3%
2000 99 −11.6%
2010 104 5.1%
2019 (est.) 99 −4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 49 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 236.4 inhabitants per square mile (91.3/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 120.5 per square mile (46.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Attractions

For a small town, Lastrup has many businesses, including Tiny's Tavern and Harold's Saloon. There is also a baseball field a few blocks out of town which is the site for baseball games for the areas local team, the Lastrup Lakers.

See also

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