New Trier, Minnesota facts for kids
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New Trier
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Location of the city of New Trier
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 457.45/sq mi (176.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-46024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0648522 |
New Trier is a small city located in Dakota County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 86 people lived there. A main road, Minnesota Highway 50, runs through the community.
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History of New Trier
The area where New Trier is located got its name because many of the first settlers came from a city called Trier, Germany. A post office opened in New Trier in 1867. It stayed open for many years but closed in 1933.
Geography and Location
New Trier is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Even though New Trier is its own city, it is completely surrounded by Hampton Township. You can find New Trier in the southeastern part of Dakota County.
Population and People
The number of people living in New Trier has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 104 | — | |
| 1890 | 129 | 24.0% | |
| 1900 | 126 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 144 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 122 | −15.3% | |
| 1930 | 80 | −34.4% | |
| 1940 | 79 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 73 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 106 | 45.2% | |
| 1970 | 153 | 44.3% | |
| 1980 | 115 | −24.8% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 116 | 20.8% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −23.2% | |
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New Trier in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 112 people lived in New Trier. These people made up 41 households, and 34 of those were families.
Most of the people living in New Trier were White (about 97.3%). A small number were African American or Native American, and some people identified with two or more races.
In 2010, about 36.6% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (68.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.73 people.
The average age of people in New Trier was 35.4 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18, and 8.9% were 65 or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
New Trier is known for being the smallest city by population in the seven-county area around the Twin Cities.
See also
In Spanish: New Trier (Minnesota) para niños
