Montrose, Minnesota facts for kids
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Montrose
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| Motto(s):
"It's Good to be Home"
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Location of the city of Montrose
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.08 sq mi (7.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.08 sq mi (7.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,775 |
| • Density | 1,226.05/sq mi (473.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55363
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-43810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648049 |
| Website | www.montrose-mn.com |
Montrose is a small city located in Wright County, Minnesota, in the United States. This city is surrounded by beautiful farmland, open prairies, and many lakes. In 2020, about 3,775 people lived there.
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What is the History of Montrose?
Montrose was first planned out in 1878. It was named after a town called Montrose in Scotland. The city officially became a city in 1881.
Important Historic Buildings in Montrose
The Dr. E.P. Hawkins Clinic, Hospital, and House is a special place in Montrose. It was a medical center built in the early 1900s. This building is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical sites across the country.
Where is Montrose Located?
Montrose covers a total area of about 7.99 square kilometers (3.08 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Main Roads and Nearby Towns
Two important roads, U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota State Highway 25, run through Montrose. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
Montrose is close to several other towns. These include Delano, Buffalo, Hanover, Rockford, Waverly, and Watertown.
Who Lives in Montrose?
The population of Montrose has grown quite a lot over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 141 | — | |
| 1890 | 214 | 51.8% | |
| 1900 | 305 | 42.5% | |
| 1910 | 284 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 268 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 300 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 379 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 762 | 101.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,008 | 32.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,143 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,847 | 149.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,775 | 32.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What Was the Population Like in 2010?
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,847 people living in Montrose. These people lived in 1,043 households, and 734 of these were families.
Diversity in Montrose
Most of the people in Montrose in 2010 were White (95.2%). There were also smaller numbers of African American (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.9%) residents. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households (46.1%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (54.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.73 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
Age and Gender in Montrose
The average age of people in Montrose in 2010 was 29.5 years old.
- About 31.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 40.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 5.4% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly even split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
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