Marble, Minnesota facts for kids
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Marble
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Oliver Boarding House on Jessie Street in Marble, Minnesota
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Location of the city of Marble
within Itasca County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2) |
| • Land | 4.37 sq mi (11.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 139.49/sq mi (53.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55764
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-40418 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0657313 |
Marble is a small city located in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is part of a group of towns known as the Iron Range. These towns were important for mining iron ore. In 2020, about 610 people lived in Marble.
U.S. Highway 169 is the main road that runs through the community.
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Exploring Marble's Location
Marble is located in a part of Minnesota known for its beautiful natural areas. The city covers a total area of about 4.45 square miles (11.59 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.35 square miles (11.33 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Marble?
This section shares information about the people who live in Marble. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
Marble's Population Over Time
The population of Marble has changed over many years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 887 | — | |
| 1920 | 742 | −16.3% | |
| 1930 | 738 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 792 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 867 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 879 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 682 | −22.4% | |
| 1980 | 757 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 618 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 695 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 701 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 610 | −13.0% | |
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A Look at Marble in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 701 people lived in Marble. These people lived in 281 different homes. About 174 of these homes were families.
Most people in Marble were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of residents were Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Other homes included single parents or individuals living alone. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
The average age of people in Marble in 2010 was about 38 years old. Many residents were under 18, and a good number were between 25 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Marble (Minnesota) para niños
