New Auburn, Minnesota facts for kids
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New Auburn
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Location of New Auburn
within Sibley County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 411 |
| • Density | 602.64/sq mi (232.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55366
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-45376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395184 |
New Auburn is a small city located in Sibley County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 411 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back: New Auburn's History
New Auburn was planned out and officially started in 1856. It got its name from a city called Auburn, New York. A year later, in 1857, a post office opened in New Auburn, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is New Auburn?
New Auburn is a small city. It covers an area of about 1.77 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). All of this area is land. Minnesota State Highway 22 is the main road that goes through the community.
Who Lives in New Auburn?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 204 | — | |
| 1900 | 274 | — | |
| 1910 | 261 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 209 | −19.9% | |
| 1930 | 245 | 17.2% | |
| 1940 | 263 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 290 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 299 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 274 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 331 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 363 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 488 | 34.4% | |
| 2010 | 456 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 411 | −9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
New Auburn's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 456 people living in New Auburn. These people lived in 176 different homes, and 121 of those were families. The city had about 661 people per square mile.
Most people living in New Auburn in 2010 were White (91.4%). About 12.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.8%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (48.3%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.59 people.
The average age of people in the city was 32.8 years old. About 31.1% of residents were under 18. About 8.1% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males (53.1%) lived in the city than females (46.9%).
Famous People from New Auburn
- Marv Diemer, who was a state legislator in Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: New Auburn (Minnesota) para niños
