Minneiska, Minnesota facts for kids
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Minneiska, Minnesota
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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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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 city in Wabasha and Winona counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 97 at the 2020 census.
History
Minneiska was platted in 1854, and given the native Dakota-language name for the Whitewater River. A post office was established at Minneiska in 1856, and remained in operation until 1985.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.980 square miles (2.54 km2); 0.515 square miles (1.33 km2) is land and 0.470 square miles (1.22 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 111 people, 57 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 213.5 inhabitants per square mile (82.4/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 119.2 per square mile (46.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 57 households, of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.26.
The median age in the city was 53.9 years. 9.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 54% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.
Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Winona, 16 miles (26 km) to the south.
See also
In Spanish: Minneiska (Minnesota) para niños
