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Lynd, Minnesota
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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 | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 448 |
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(2019)
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466 |
| • Density | 381.65/sq mi (147.32/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 | 0647328 |
Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2010 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.
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History
Lynd was platted in 1888. The city's namesake is James W. Lynd, a pioneer who served as state senator, and was killed during the Dakota War of 1862.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), of which 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
The Redwood River flows through the city.
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 466 | 4.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 164 households, and 119 families living in the city. The population density was 382.9 inhabitants per square mile (147.8/km2). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 157.3 per square mile (60.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 2.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 10.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.0% of the population.
There were 164 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.25.
The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Lynd (Minnesota) para niños
