Minnesota City, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minnesota City, Minnesota
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City hall
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"A Past That We Honor A Present That We Give Meaning A Future That We Build Together"
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Location of Minnesota City, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Platted | March 1852 |
| Incorporated | April 12, 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.248 sq mi (0.644 km2) |
| • Land | 0.248 sq mi (0.644 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 202 |
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189 |
| • Density | 811.24/sq mi (313.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55959
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-43144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 664992 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Minnesota City is a small city located in Winona County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 202 people lived there.
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History of Minnesota City
Minnesota City was first planned out in March 1852. This means its streets and building lots were officially mapped. The city got its name from the Minnesota Territory, which was the area before Minnesota became a state. A post office has been open in Minnesota City since 1852, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography of Minnesota City
Minnesota City is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.248 square miles (0.644 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 273 | — | |
| 1900 | 242 | — | |
| 1910 | 211 | −12.8% | |
| 1920 | 141 | −33.2% | |
| 1930 | 151 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 211 | 39.7% | |
| 1950 | 201 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 190 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 301 | 58.4% | |
| 1980 | 265 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 258 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 235 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 204 | −13.2% | |
| 2020 | 202 | −1.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 189 | −7.4% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 204 people living in Minnesota City. These people lived in 81 different homes. Most of the people living there were White (99.5%). A small number were Native American (0.5%). About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.5%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (54.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 2.77 people.
The average age of people in the city was 36 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%).
Transportation Options
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, passes through Minnesota City. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Minnesota City.
The closest train station is in Winona. Winona is about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Minnesota City.
See also
In Spanish: Minnesota City para niños
