Nassau, Minnesota facts for kids
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Nassau
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Location of Nassau, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 408.81/sq mi (157.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56257
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-45016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395158 |
Nassau (pronounced NASS-aw) is a small city located in Lac qui Parle County, which is in the state of Minnesota, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 72 people. By 2020, the population was 65.
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History of Nassau
Nassau started with a post office in 1888. A post office is where mail is sent and received. This post office served the community for many years. It closed down in 1998.
The city of Nassau was officially planned out in 1893. This process is called "platting." It means marking out streets, blocks, and lots on a map.
Geography of Nassau
Nassau is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau measures land and water areas. According to their records, the city covers about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within the city limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 134 | — | |
| 1910 | 213 | 59.0% | |
| 1920 | 168 | −21.1% | |
| 1930 | 170 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 208 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 205 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −30.8% | |
| 1980 | 115 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 83 | −27.8% | |
| 2000 | 83 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 72 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 65 | −9.7% | |
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Nassau's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census was taken to count everyone living in Nassau. There were 72 people living in the city at that time. These people lived in 35 different homes, called households. Out of these, 19 were families.
The city's population was made up of 100% White residents.
Households and Families
There were 35 households in Nassau in 2010. About 20% of these households had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 51%, were married couples living together. Some households (about 40%) had just one person living alone. About 20% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Nassau in 2010 was about 54 years old.
- About 18% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 39% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, about 53% of the population was male. The other 47% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Nassau (Minnesota) para niños
