Lonsdale, Minnesota facts for kids
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City of Lonsdale
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Downtown Lonsdale
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Preserving Our Heritage To Better Our Future
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Location in the state of Minnesota, USA
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,447 |
| • Density | 1,626.21/sq mi (627.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
55046
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-38150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647154 |
| Website | www.lonsdale.govoffice.com |
Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,447 at the 2020 census. Lonsdale is located 40 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, on the outskirts of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
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History
Lonsdale was laid out in 1903.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.77 square miles (7.17 km2); 2.73 square miles (7.07 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Minnesota State Highway 19 serves as a main route in the city.
Lonsdale is six miles (10 km) from Interstate 35.
Nearby Lakes
- Circle Lake
- Mazaska Lake
- Shields Lake
- Lake Pepin
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 271 | — | |
| 1920 | 459 | 69.4% | |
| 1930 | 508 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 545 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 510 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 541 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 622 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,160 | 86.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,252 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,491 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,674 | 146.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,447 | 21.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,674 people, 1,277 households, and 976 families living in the city. The population density was 1,345.8 inhabitants per square mile (519.6/km2). There were 1,370 housing units at an average density of 501.8 per square mile (193.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,277 households, of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 34.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 39.2% were from 25 to 44; 15.9% were from 45 to 64; and 4.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
Residents of the Lonsdale area are served by two public school districts and one Catholic school. They include:
Tri-City United Public Schools - ISD # 2905
- Tri-City United High School
- Montgomery Elementary and Middle School
- Le Center Elementary and Middle School
- Lonsdale Elementary
New Prague Public Schools - ISD # 721
- New Prague High School
- New Prague Middle School
- Falcon Ridge Elementary School
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
- Holy Cross Catholic School (Webster, Minnesota)
See also
In Spanish: Lonsdale (Minnesota) para niños
