Nashua, Minnesota facts for kids
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Nashua
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Location of Nashua, Minnesota
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| Coordinates: 46°2′14″N 96°18′30″W / 46.03722°N 96.30833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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64 |
| • Density | 18.22/sq mi (7.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56565
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-44944 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648426 |
Nashua is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND-MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
A post office called Nashua was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1996. The city was named for the Nash family of early settlers.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.50 square miles (9.06 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 9 is nearby.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 271 | — | |
| 1920 | 127 | −53.1% | |
| 1930 | 161 | 26.8% | |
| 1940 | 177 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 181 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 146 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 114 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 89 | −21.9% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −29.2% | |
| 2000 | 69 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 68 | −1.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 64 | −5.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 68 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 19.4 inhabitants per square mile (7.5/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.
There were 25 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 61.8% male and 38.2% female.
