Meire Grove, Minnesota facts for kids
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Meire Grove
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Location of Meire Grove
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 462.72/sq mi (178.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-41534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395085 |
Meire Grove is a small city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 179 people. It is considered part of the larger St. Cloud area.
A main road, Minnesota State Highway 4, runs through Meire Grove. Also, major highways like Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 52 are close by.
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Understanding Meire Grove's Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Meire Grove covers about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Even though Meire Grove is its own city, it is located inside the area known as Grove Township.
Meire Grove's Population History
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 165 | — | |
| 1910 | 163 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 185 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 162 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 128 | −21.0% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 30.5% | |
| 1970 | 171 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 174 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −28.7% | |
| 2000 | 149 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 179 | 20.1% | |
| 2020 | 180 | 0.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 179 people lived in Meire Grove. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 46 of these were families.
The city had about 319.6 people per square mile (123.4 people per square kilometer). There were 78 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people in Meire Grove were White (98.9%). A small number (1.1%) were Asian.
Households and Families
Out of the 70 homes, 27.1% had children under 18 living there. About 47.1% were married couples. Some homes had a single parent: 5.7% had a mother without a husband, and 12.9% had a father without a wife.
About 34.3% of the homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates. Also, 31.4% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 18.6% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older.
On average, each home had 2.56 people. For families, the average size was 3.00 people.
Age Groups in Meire Grove
The average age of people in Meire Grove in 2010 was 38.3 years.
- 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 13.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 27.4% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females than males. About 48.6% of the population was male, and 51.4% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Meire Grove (Minnesota) para niños
