Marietta, Minnesota facts for kids
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Marietta
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Location of Marietta, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Named for | Marietta, Ohio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 316.08/sq mi (122.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56257
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-40526 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395006 |
Marietta is a small city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. It is located near the South Dakota border, along Minnesota State Highway 40. In 2020, the city had a population of 116 people.
History of Marietta
Marietta was first planned out in 1884. A post office opened in the city during that same year. Many of the first people who settled in Marietta came from a city called Marietta, Ohio. The city of Marietta, Minnesota, officially became an incorporated city in 1899.
Geography of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Marietta covers a total area of about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Facts
This chart shows how the number of people living in Marietta has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 144 | — | |
| 1910 | 338 | 134.7% | |
| 1920 | 413 | 22.2% | |
| 1930 | 344 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 400 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 380 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 327 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 264 | −19.3% | |
| 1980 | 279 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −24.4% | |
| 2000 | 174 | −17.5% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −28.4% | |
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What the Numbers Mean
In 2010, there were 162 people living in Marietta. These people lived in 82 different homes. About 46 of these homes were families.
The average number of people in each home was about 1.98. For families, the average size was about 2.52 people.
The average age of people in the city was 49.8 years old.
- About 14.8% of residents were younger than 18.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 36.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.7% were 65 years old or older.
The city had an equal number of males and females, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Marietta (Minnesota) para niños
