Nashua, Minnesota facts for kids
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Nashua, Minnesota
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Location of Nashua, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Incorporated | April 19, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.513 sq mi (9.098 km2) |
| • Land | 3.513 sq mi (9.098 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
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65 |
| • Density | 19.07/sq mi (7.36/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 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Nashua (pronounced NASH-wuh) is a small city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 67 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes Wahpeton, North Dakota.
History of Nashua
Nashua got its name from the Nash family. They were some of the first people to settle in the area.
A post office opened in Nashua in 1892. It served the community for many years, closing in 1996. The city officially became a city on April 19, 1902.
Geography of Nashua
Nashua is located in the state of Minnesota. The city covers about 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 55 is a main road that goes through Nashua. Another important road, Minnesota State Highway 9, is also nearby.
People of Nashua
The number of people living in Nashua has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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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% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −1.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 65 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Nashua in 2010
In 2010, the United States Census Bureau counted 68 people living in Nashua. These people lived in 25 different homes. Most of the people living in Nashua were White. About 15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 60% of the homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Nashua was about 31.5 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Nashua (Minnesota) para niños
