Le Roy, Minnesota facts for kids
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Le Roy, Minnesota
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Location in Mower County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 957 |
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961 |
| • Density | 1,361.2/sq mi (525.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55951
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-36620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395657 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Le Roy (pronounced LEE-ROY) is a small city in Mower County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's surrounded by Le Roy Township. In 2020, about 957 people lived here. You can find Lake Louise State Park right outside the city!
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History of Le Roy
Le Roy was officially planned out in 1867. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach this area.
The city got its name from Le Roy, New York. One of the very first people to settle here came from that New York town.
Geography and Nature Around Le Roy
Le Roy is located in the southeast corner of Mower County. It's only about half a mile north of the Iowa state border.
The city is about 29 miles southeast of Austin. Austin is the main city in Mower County, also known as the county seat.
Highways and Trails
Minnesota State Highway 56 runs right through the middle of Le Roy. This highway goes west-northwest for 12 miles to Adams. It also goes east for 6 miles to where it ends at U.S. Route 63, just north of Chester, Iowa.
The Shooting Star State Trail also starts its southeastern journey in Le Roy. This trail is great for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.
Rivers and Parks
The city of Le Roy covers about 0.71 square miles of land. There is no water within the city limits.
The Upper Iowa River flows along the northern edge of the city. This river flows east and eventually joins the mighty Mississippi River.
Lake Louise State Park is located northwest of Le Roy. This beautiful park is built around the Upper Iowa River. It's a great place for outdoor activities.
Population of Le Roy
The population of Le Roy has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 432 | — | |
| 1890 | 523 | 21.1% | |
| 1900 | 772 | 47.6% | |
| 1910 | 702 | −9.1% | |
| 1920 | 707 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 661 | −6.5% | |
| 1940 | 752 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 959 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 971 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 870 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 930 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 904 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 925 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 929 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 957 | 3.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 961 | 3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Le Roy's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 929 people lived in Le Roy. There were 428 households and 248 families.
The city had about 1,346 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Le Roy (99.2%) were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 428 households, about 25.9% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (46.3%) were married couples living together.
About 37.9% of all households were made up of people living alone. Also, 18% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.17 people. The average family had 2.86 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Le Roy in 2010 was 42.1 years old.
- 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.3% were 65 years old or older.
The city's population was almost evenly split between genders. About 48.7% were male and 51.3% were female.
Le Roy Public Library
The LeRoy Public Library is the main public library in Le Roy. It is part of a group called Southeastern Libraries Cooperating. This group helps libraries work together in southeastern Minnesota.
Famous People from Le Roy
Some notable people have come from Le Roy:
- Bob Mahoney: A professional baseball player.
- Harlan G. Palmer: A well-known newspaper publisher.
