Mabel, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mabel
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MN-44 and Mn-43 junction in town
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Location of Mabel, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 716 |
| • Density | 1,488.57/sq mi (574.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55954
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-38888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395796 |
Mabel is a small city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 716 people live there.
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Mabel's History
The city of Mabel has had a post office since 1880. It was named after the daughter of a railroad official. This shows how important railroads were in helping new towns grow.
Getting Around Mabel: Transportation
Two important roads, Minnesota State Highway 43 and Minnesota State Highway 44, pass through Mabel. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
Mabel's Geography and Climate
Mabel covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Mabel's Weather Patterns
Mabel experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be quite cold. The city also receives a good amount of rain, especially during the warmer months.
| Climate data for Mabel, Minnesota (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
40.4 (4.7) |
55.4 (13.0) |
66.9 (19.4) |
76.2 (24.6) |
79.8 (26.6) |
78.1 (25.6) |
71.7 (22.1) |
58.3 (14.6) |
43.0 (6.1) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.9 (−10.1) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
43.6 (6.4) |
55.7 (13.2) |
65.8 (18.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
66.5 (19.2) |
59.2 (15.1) |
46.7 (8.2) |
33.1 (0.6) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
43.5 (6.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.0 (−15.6) |
7.4 (−13.7) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
55.3 (12.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
54.9 (12.7) |
46.6 (8.1) |
35.1 (1.7) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
32.8 (0.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.00 (25) |
1.01 (26) |
1.90 (48) |
3.90 (99) |
4.78 (121) |
6.14 (156) |
4.47 (114) |
4.59 (117) |
4.37 (111) |
3.13 (80) |
1.89 (48) |
1.40 (36) |
38.58 (981) |
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Mabel's Population: Demographics
The number of people living in Mabel has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 273 | — | |
| 1900 | 494 | 81.0% | |
| 1910 | 549 | 11.1% | |
| 1920 | 550 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 686 | 24.7% | |
| 1940 | 741 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 788 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 815 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 888 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 861 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 745 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 766 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 780 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 716 | −8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 780 people living in Mabel. Many households had individuals living alone, and a good number of residents were 65 years or older. The median age was about 49.6 years.
Education in Mabel
Students in Mabel attend schools operated by Mabel-Canton Public Schools. Before this, there was a separate Mabel School. Its first class graduated in 1903. In 1966, it joined with Canton to form Mabel-Canton.
Notable People from Mabel
Some interesting people have come from Mabel:
- Douglas K. Amdahl was a Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Daniel Knuth served as a Minnesota state representative. He is also an environmental consultant and an educator.
See also
In Spanish: Mabel (Minnesota) para niños
