Le Center, Minnesota facts for kids
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Le Center, Minnesota
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Downtown Le Center
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| Nickname(s):
Tree City USA
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| Motto(s):
"The Heart Of LeSueur County"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,517 |
| • Density | 1,501.79/sq mi (579.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56057
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-36134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395652 |
Le Center is a small city in Minnesota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Le Sueur County. In 2020, about 2,517 people lived there. Le Center is home to the historic Le Sueur County Courthouse and Jail, which are important buildings.
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City Location and Roads
Le Center is located in the state of Minnesota. It covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers) of land. The city is about 26 miles (42 km) from Mankato. It is also about 62 miles (100 km) from the larger city of Minneapolis.
Two main roads, Highway 99 and Highway 112, pass through Le Center. These highways help people travel in and out of the community.
Population History and People
Le Center has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1880, only 73 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,517 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 73 | — | |
| 1890 | 169 | 131.5% | |
| 1900 | 478 | 182.8% | |
| 1910 | 741 | 55.0% | |
| 1920 | 863 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 948 | 9.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,232 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,314 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,597 | 21.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,890 | 18.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,967 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,006 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,240 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,499 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,517 | 0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,499 people living in Le Center. There were 915 households, which are groups of people living together. Many households (37.9%) had children under 18. About half of the households (52.5%) were married couples.
The average age of people in the city was 32.8 years old. About 28.5% of the residents were under 18. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Population in 2020
By 2020, the population of Le Center had slightly increased to 2,517 people. The city had 923 households. Most of the people living in Le Center were White. A significant part of the population (27.78%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Climate and Weather
Le Center has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences all four seasons clearly.
- Summers: These are usually warm and humid.
- Winters: These are cold and often have a lot of snow.
The temperature can change a lot throughout the year. For example, the highest temperature ever recorded in July was 105°F (41°C). The lowest temperature ever recorded in January was a very cold -38°F (-39°C). Snowfall is common in winter months, with December, January, and March typically seeing the most snow.
| Climate data for Le Center, Minnesota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
64 (18) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
69 (21) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
29 (−2) |
41 (5) |
58 (14) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
84 (29) |
81 (27) |
73 (23) |
61 (16) |
41 (5) |
27 (−3) |
56 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 2 (−17) |
8 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
47 (8) |
57 (14) |
61 (16) |
59 (15) |
48 (9) |
36 (2) |
23 (−5) |
9 (−13) |
34 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−34 (−37) |
−29 (−34) |
4 (−16) |
21 (−6) |
37 (3) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
25 (−4) |
9 (−13) |
−15 (−26) |
−32 (−36) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.5 (19) |
6.2 (16) |
7.9 (20) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
4.5 (11) |
7.4 (19) |
35.4 (89.86) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
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