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New Germany, Minnesota
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E. Broadway Street
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Location of the city of New Germany
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 464 |
| • Density | 466.80/sq mi (180.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55367
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-45556 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395195 |
New Germany is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. It's called New Germany because many of its first settlers came from Germany. In 2020, about 464 people lived there.
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History of New Germany
New Germany began in the 1880s. It grew up around a train station for the Great Northern Railroad. The first post office in the area was actually moved from another spot. It kept its old name, Purity, until 1902. That's when its name finally changed to match the railroad and the community.
In 1901, New Germany officially became a village. It was part of Camden Township. Later, in 1974, it became a city under Minnesota law. During World War I in 1917, the village changed its name to Motordale. This was a time when many places with German names changed them. But in 1922, the city decided to change its name back to New Germany.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area within the city limits.
Two main roads, County Roads 30 and 33, run through New Germany. Minnesota State Highway 7 is also very close to the city.
New Germany is located near the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail. This trail is a path that people can use for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 210 | — | |
| 1920 | 230 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 209 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 247 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 286 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 274 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 303 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 347 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 353 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 346 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 372 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 464 | 24.7% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 372 people living in New Germany. These people lived in 146 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 99 of these households were families.
The city had about 372 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in New Germany were White (96%). A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 7.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in New Germany was 34.4 years old. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 10.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.3%) and females (48.7%).
Education in New Germany
Public schools in the New Germany area are managed by Waconia Public Schools. Students in the city attend schools within this district, including Waconia High School.
Famous People from New Germany
- Abigail and Brittany Hensel (born 1990) are conjoined twins who grew up in New Germany.
See also
In Spanish: New Germany para niños
