Midway, Mahnomen County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Midway, Minnesota
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 Midway, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Midway, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Township | La Garde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 10.80/sq mi (4.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56557 (Mahnomen)
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-42010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628822 |
Midway is a very small place in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It is called a census-designated place because the government counts its population separately. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city. In 2020, only 20 people lived in Midway.
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Where is Midway Located?
Midway is found in the middle part of Mahnomen County. It is in the northwest corner of La Garde Township. A main road, Minnesota State Highway 200, runs along the northern edge of Midway.
Right across Highway 200 to the north is another small community called Beaulieu. The biggest town nearby is Mahnomen, which is the main city of the county. Mahnomen is about 9 miles (14 km) to the west of Midway.
Land and Water in Midway
Midway covers an area of about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.85 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), is water. A lake called Perch Lake is located in the northeast part of Midway.
Education in Midway
Students living in Midway attend schools managed by Mahnomen ISD 432. ISD stands for Independent School District. This means it is a local school system that serves the area.
Population Changes in Midway
Midway is a very small community, and its population has changed a little over the years. Here's how many people lived there during the last two official counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 26 | — | |
| 2020 | 20 | −23.1% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Midway (Minnesota) para niños
