Milroy, Minnesota facts for kids
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Milroy
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Cities and townships of Redwood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor—Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 259 |
| • Density | 992.34/sq mi (383.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56263
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-42362 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647895 |
| Website | http://milroymn.govoffice2.com/ |
Milroy is a small city located in Redwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 259 people lived there. The city was named after Robert H. Milroy, who was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Milroy's Location and Size
Milroy is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is found along Minnesota State Highway 68. It is the city furthest to the west in Redwood County. Milroy is about 13 miles from Marshall and 30 miles from Redwood Falls.
A Look at Milroy's History
Milroy was officially planned and marked out in 1902. This process is called "platting." The city was named after Robert H. Milroy, a general from the American Civil War.
A post office started operating in Milroy in 1902. The city was also officially made a city (incorporated) in the same year.
Milroy's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 137 | — | |
| 1920 | 177 | 29.2% | |
| 1930 | 157 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 261 | 66.2% | |
| 1950 | 268 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 268 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 242 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 297 | 22.7% | |
| 2000 | 271 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 251 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 259 | 3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Milroy has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 252 people living in the city. These people lived in 114 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 24.6% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.21 people.
The average age of people in Milroy in 2010 was 37 years old. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18. Also, 11.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Famous People from Milroy
- Norman R. DeBlieck (1926-2021) – He was a farmer and served as a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Edwin W. Rawlings (1904–1997) – Born in Milroy, he joined the United States Air Force in 1929. He became a four-star general before retiring in 1959. After his military career, he became the president and chairman of the board for General Mills. General Mills is a big food company located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Milroy (Minnesota) para niños
