Lynd, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lynd, Minnesota
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| Nickname(s):
Lindia
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Location of Lynd, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 376.84/sq mi (145.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56157
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-38708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395791 |
Lynd is a small city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 436 people lived there. Lynd is a growing community in southwestern Minnesota.
New homes and a golf course are helping the city grow. Many people who live in Lynd work in the nearby city of Marshall. Long ago, Lynd was more important in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in Lynd was the first main government building for Lyon County.
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History
The Story of Lynd
Lynd was officially planned and marked out in 1888. The city is named after James Lynd. He was a state senator, a person who helps make laws for the state. He died during a historical event called the Attack at the Lower Sioux Agency.
Geography
Where is Lynd Located?
Lynd covers a total area of about 3.02 square kilometers (1.17 square miles). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
The Redwood River flows through the city. Minnesota State Highway 23 is a main road that goes through Lynd.
People of Lynd
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 259 | — | |
| 1970 | 267 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 304 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 287 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 346 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 448 | 29.5% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −2.7% | |
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Lynd's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 448 people living in Lynd. These people lived in 164 households, which are like homes or apartments. Of these, 119 were families.
The city had about 383 people per square mile. Most people in Lynd were White (83.0%). Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 19.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.73 people, and the average family had 3.25 people.
The average age of people in Lynd was 34.2 years old. About 31.7% of residents were under 18. About 7.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Lynd (Minnesota) para niños
