Minneiska, Minnesota facts for kids
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Minneiska, Minnesota
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Minneiska is along U.S. Highway 61
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Location of Minneiska, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Winona, Wabasha |
| Platted | 1854 |
| Incorporated | March 4, 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.980 sq mi (2.550 km2) |
| • Land | 0.515 sq mi (1.333 km2) |
| • Water | 0.470 sq mi (1.218 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 97 |
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(2022)
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97 |
| • Density | 188.35/sq mi (72.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55910
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-43036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395346 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Minneiska is a small city in Minnesota, a state in the United States. It is located in both Wabasha and Winona counties. In 2020, the city had a population of 97 people.
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A Look at Minneiska's Past
Minneiska was officially planned out in 1854. Its name comes from the native Dakota language. It is the Dakota name for the Whitewater River. A post office opened in Minneiska in 1856. It served the community for many years, finally closing in 1985.
Minneiska's Location and Size
Minneiska covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.515 square miles (1.333 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.470 square miles (1.218 square kilometers), is water.
U.S. Highway 61 and Winona County Road 25 are the main roads in Minneiska. These roads help people travel in and out of the community.
Who Lives in Minneiska?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 217 | — | |
| 1890 | 325 | — | |
| 1900 | 372 | 14.5% | |
| 1910 | 395 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 208 | −47.3% | |
| 1930 | 192 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 134 | −28.3% | |
| 1960 | 110 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 80 | −27.3% | |
| 1980 | 132 | 65.0% | |
| 1990 | 127 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 111 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 97 | −12.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 97 | −12.6% | |
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Minneiska's Population in 2010
In 2010, 111 people lived in Minneiska. There were 57 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 39 were families. The city had 62 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Minneiska were White (98.2%). A small number were Asian (0.9%) or from two or more races (0.9%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 14% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 1.95 people. The average family had about 2.26 people.
The average age of people in Minneiska was 53.9 years. About 9.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Most residents (54%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 18.9% were 65 years or older. More males lived in the city (55.9%) than females (44.1%).
Getting Around Minneiska
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, goes through Minneiska. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Minneiska. The closest train station is in Winona, which is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) south of Minneiska.
See also
In Spanish: Minneiska (Minnesota) para niños
