Lester Prairie, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lester Prairie, Minnesota
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Location in McLeod County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | McLeod |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,894 |
| • Density | 2,116.20/sq mi (817.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55354
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-36728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395687 |
Lester Prairie is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota. It is located near the South Fork of the Crow River. In 2020, about 1,894 people lived there.
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A Look at Lester Prairie's Past
Lester Prairie was officially planned out in 1886. It was named after John N. Lester, who originally owned the land where the town was built. A post office opened in Lester Prairie in 1888. The city became an official town in the same year.
Where is Lester Prairie?
Lester Prairie is located in the eastern part of McLeod County. Minnesota State Highway 7 is about one mile north of the city. This highway goes west to Hutchinson (about 16 miles away). It goes east to Minneapolis (about 42 miles away).
Glencoe is the main city of McLeod County. It is about 13 miles southwest of Lester Prairie. Local roads like McLeod County Roads 1, 9, and 23 help people get around the community. The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a bike path that runs through the middle of town. It connects Lester Prairie to the Twin Cities.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Lester Prairie covers about 1.00 square mile of land. A very small part, about 0.1%, is water. The South Fork of the Crow River flows past the city's southeast side. This river eventually flows into the Mississippi River.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 189 | — | |
| 1900 | 418 | 121.2% | |
| 1910 | 420 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 434 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 442 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 423 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 663 | 56.7% | |
| 1960 | 966 | 45.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,162 | 20.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,229 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,180 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,377 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,730 | 25.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,894 | 9.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,730 people living in Lester Prairie. These people made up 654 households. About 463 of these were families. The city had about 2,012 people per square mile. There were 704 homes, with about 819 homes per square mile.
Most people in the city were White (93.9%). About 9.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.0%) were married couples. About 9% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household had 2.65 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
The average age in the city was 33.8 years old. About 28% of people were under 18. About 11.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Lester Prairie Schools
Lester Prairie has its own school district, ISD #424. The school building teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. About 400 students attend the school. Dr. Melissa Radeke is the district's superintendent. Mike Lee is the principal for all grades, K-12.
Famous People from Lester Prairie
- Rene Clausen is a well-known composer and conductor. He leads The Concordia Choir. Rene Clausen grew up in Lester Prairie.
See also
In Spanish: Lester Prairie (Minnesota) para niños
