Mapleton, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mapleton
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The Main Street Commercial Buildings district is on the National Register of Historic Places
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| Nickname(s):
Curling Capital of Southern Minnesota
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Location of Mapleton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,710 |
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1,687 |
| • Density | 1,250.91/sq mi (482.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56065
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-40310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395842 |
Mapleton is a city located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,710 people lived there. It is part of the larger Mankato-North Mankato area.
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History of Mapleton
Mapleton started as a town in 1871. This happened when the railroad tracks reached this spot, which helped the town grow.
Geography and Location
Mapleton covers about 1.46 square miles (3.78 square kilometers) of land. Two important roads, Minnesota State Highway 22 and Highway 30, run through Mapleton.
People Living in Mapleton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 351 | — | |
| 1890 | 607 | 72.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | 66.1% | |
| 1910 | 809 | −19.7% | |
| 1920 | 857 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 862 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,070 | 24.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,083 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,107 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,307 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,516 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,526 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,678 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,710 | −2.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,687 | −3.9% | |
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Mapleton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,756 people living in Mapleton. These people lived in 681 homes, and 475 of those were families. The city had about 1,202 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Mapleton (97.4%) were White. About 0.8% were African American, and 0.5% were Asian. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In Mapleton, 37% of homes had children under 18. About 52% of homes were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The average age in Mapleton was 36.9 years old. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 17.5% of people were 65 or older. There were slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%) in the city.
Education in Mapleton
Students in Mapleton attend Maple River Senior High School. This school is located right in the city.
Safety and Services
Mapleton has a police department with three full-time officers and four part-time officers. They work 24 hours a day to keep the city safe. The city also has an all-volunteer fire department. These firefighters protect Mapleton and the six nearby areas 24 hours a day.
Images for kids
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Lucas Troendle home, Mapleton, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Mapleton (Minnesota) para niños
