Naytahwaush, Minnesota facts for kids
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Naytahwaush, Minnesota
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 Naytahwaush, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Naytahwaush, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Township | Twin Lakes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 173.49/sq mi (66.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56566
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-45052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393144 |
Naytahwaush (pronounced NAY-tə-wawsh) is a small community in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 504 people lived there.
Geography
Naytahwaush is located in the eastern part of Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It is part of Twin Lakes Township. The community is situated on the northern side of North Twin Lake.
If you travel by road, Naytahwaush is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east-southeast of Mahnomen. Mahnomen is the main town and county seat. Naytahwaush is also about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of Minnesota State Highway 200.
The CDP covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) is water, including part of North Twin Lake. The water from North Twin Lake flows into the Wild Rice River. This river then leads west to the Red River of the North.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 583 | — | |
| 2010 | 578 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 504 | −12.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 583 people living in Naytahwaush. By 2020, the population had changed to 504 people.
Most people living in Naytahwaush are Native American. In 2000, about 91% of the population identified as Native American. There were also smaller groups of White and African American residents, and people of mixed heritage.
The community has many families. In 2000, about 52% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.5 people. Many households were led by a female parent without a husband present.
The population of Naytahwaush is quite young. In 2000, about 43% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 21 years. This shows that many young people and families live in Naytahwaush.
