Long Beach, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Long Beach
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Location of Long Beach, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Incorporated | May 18, 1938 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 338 |
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341 |
| • Density | 237.03/sq mi (91.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56334
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-37970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395753 |
Long Beach is a small city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 338 people lived there. It's known for being right on the beautiful Lake Minnewaska.
Long Beach Geography
Long Beach covers a total area of about 1.57 square miles (4.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is located just west of Glenwood, Minnesota. It sits on the northern shore of Lake Minnewaska. Two main roads, Highway 28 and Highway 29, pass through Long Beach. These highways are often used together.
Population and People
Long Beach has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 119 | — | |
| 1950 | 181 | 52.1% | |
| 1960 | 236 | 30.4% | |
| 1970 | 219 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 263 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 204 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 271 | 32.8% | |
| 2010 | 335 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 338 | 0.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 341 | 1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Long Beach (2010)
In 2010, there were 335 people living in Long Beach. These people lived in 147 different homes. Out of these homes, 109 were families.
Most people in Long Beach were White (98.5%). A very small number were from other backgrounds.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (68%) were married couples living together. Some people lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in the city was about 50 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. Around 22% were 65 or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Long Beach (Minnesota) para niños
