Minneota, Minnesota facts for kids
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Minneota
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| Nickname(s):
Ota
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Location of Minneota, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Platted | 1881 |
| Incorporated | January 21, 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,366 |
| • Estimate
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1,355 |
| • Density | 941.42/sq mi (363.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56264
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-43126 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395348 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Minneota is a city located in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. It is a smaller community known for its friendly atmosphere. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,366 people.
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History of Minneota
Minneota was first planned out in 1881. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this area. The city's name, Minneota, comes from the Dakota language. It means "much water," which describes the local area well.
Geography of Minneota
Minneota covers a total area of about 1.43 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The South Branch of the Yellow Medicine River flows right through the city. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Minneota's Population and People
This section looks at how many people live in Minneota and what the community is like.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 113 | — | |
| 1890 | 325 | 187.6% | |
| 1900 | 777 | 139.1% | |
| 1910 | 819 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 894 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 918 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,065 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,274 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,297 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,320 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,470 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,417 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,449 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,366 | −1.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,355 | −2.7% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 1,366 people living in Minneota. There were 547 households in the city. About 70.6% of the people in the city were employed. Also, 21.5% of residents had completed at least a bachelor's degree.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Minneota had 1,392 people. There were 582 households and 365 families. The city's population density was about 973.4 people per square mile. Most residents, 95.3%, identified as White. About 6.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in Minneota was 43.5 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 22.2% were 65 years old or older.
Notable People from Minneota
Minneota has been home to several interesting people who have made a name for themselves.
- Val Bjornson – A politician from Minnesota. A politician is someone who works in government, making decisions for the community.
- John B. Gislason – Another Minnesota politician.
- Bill Holm – A well-known poet. Poets write poems, which are a form of art using words.
- Les Josephson – A professional football player. He played for the Los Angeles Rams.
See also
In Spanish: Minneota (Minnesota) para niños
