Nicollet, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Nicollet's old and new water towers
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Location of Nicollet, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
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| • Total | 1,143 |
| • Density | 1,260.20/sq mi (486.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56074
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-46150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395233 |
Nicollet is a small city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, in the United States. About 1,143 people lived there in 2020. It's part of the larger Mankato area.
You can reach Nicollet using important roads like U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highways 99 and 111. Close by, the Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area is a special place. It's one of the best spots in the Midwest for waterfowl (like ducks and geese) to raise their young.
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Nicollet's Early Days
The city of Nicollet got its name from Joseph Nicollet. He was a French explorer who traveled through this area a long time ago.
In 1858, a post office and the town of Nicollet were started by William A. Mills. Later, in 1874, James H. Stewart and Walter L. Brackenridge planned out the town. They designed it to be a "railroad town," meaning it grew up around a railroad line. Nicollet officially became a city in 1881.
Where is Nicollet Located?
Nicollet is located in Nicollet County, Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 2.35 square kilometers (0.91 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Nicollet's Growing Population
The number of people living in Nicollet has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1890 | 263 | 165.7% | |
| 1900 | 330 | 25.5% | |
| 1910 | 338 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 404 | 19.5% | |
| 1930 | 434 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 434 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 493 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 618 | 25.4% | |
| 1980 | 709 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 795 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 889 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,093 | 22.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,143 | 4.6% | |
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Who Lives in Nicollet?
In 2010, there were 1,093 people living in Nicollet. These people made up 429 households and 307 families. Most people living in Nicollet were White (98.4%).
Many households (almost 40%) had children under 18 living with them. About 56% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The average age of people in Nicollet was about 31.9 years old. Nearly 30% of residents were under 18. About half of the population was male (49.8%) and half was female (50.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Nicollet (Minnesota) para niños
