Norwood Young America, Minnesota Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Norwood Young America
City
Location of the city of Norwood Young America within Carver County, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Carver
Merged	1997
Area
• Total	2.49 sq mi (6.46 km²)
• Land	2.49 sq mi (6.45 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	984 ft (300 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	3,863
• Density	1,550.16/sq mi (598.47/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	55368, 55397, 55473 plus about 20 more.
Area code(s)	952
FIPS code	27-47520
GNIS feature ID	2395278

Norwood Young America is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, located about 40 miles west of Minneapolis. The city was formed in 1997 from the merging of two formerly independent cities, Norwood and Young America, which had been founded in the 19th century. The population was 3,863 at the 2020 census.

History
Geography
Demographics
- 2010 census
Business
- National Register of Historic Places gallery
Arts and culture
See also

History

Young America was platted in 1856. Norwood was platted in 1872.

Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997 when Norwood and Young America merged. The city has been called by the abbreviation NYA, but is often simply called either Norwood or Young America.

Geography

City Hall and Library

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.52 square miles (6.53 km²), all land.

US 212, MN 5, and MN 25 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
2000	3,108	—
2010	3,549	14.2%
2020	3,863	8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	338	—
1890	385	13.9%
1900	500	29.9%
1910	522	4.4%
1920	563	7.9%
1930	607	7.8%
1940	648	6.8%
1950	749	15.6%
1960	945	26.2%
1970	1,058	12.0%
1980	1,219	15.2%
1990	1,351	10.8%
U.S. Census for Norwood

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	151	—
1890	287	90.1%
1900	318	10.8%
1910	303	−4.7%
1920	335	10.6%
1930	296	−11.6%
1940	406	37.2%
1950	365	−10.1%
1960	477	30.7%
1970	611	28.1%
1980	1,237	102.5%
1990	1,354	9.5%
U.S. Census for Young America

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,549 people, 1,389 households, and 954 families living in the city. The population density was 1,408.3 inhabitants per square mile (543.7/km²). There were 1,472 housing units at an average density of 584.1 per square mile (225.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 1,389 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

Business

In 1973, the Dile Corporation moved to Young America, and changed its name to Young America Corporation. It is one of the town's largest employers, processing rebate, coupon, and other marketing programs for businesses. It receives a great deal of mail, enough that this small town has over 20 ZIP codes. A main one is 55555.

The town has a main junction of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad, which connects with its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Minnesota Prairie Line, just east of downtown.