Odin, Minnesota facts for kids
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Odin
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Location of Odin, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 332.43/sq mi (128.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56160
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-48094 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395300 |
Odin (pronounced OH-din) is a small city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is located along the South Fork of the Watonwan River. In 2020, about 123 people lived there.
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History of Odin
Odin was officially planned out in 1899. This process is called "platting." The city was named after another place called Odin, Illinois. Odin became an official city in 1902.
Famous People from Odin
- Bruce Laingen: He was a U.S. Diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
Geography of Odin
Odin is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Odin
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 139 | — | |
| 1920 | 195 | 40.3% | |
| 1930 | 194 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 198 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 208 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 184 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 166 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 134 | −19.3% | |
| 1990 | 102 | −23.9% | |
| 2000 | 125 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 123 | 16.0% | |
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Odin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 106 people living in Odin. They lived in 55 different homes. About 27 of these were families.
Most people in Odin were White (96.2%). A small number (3.8%) were Asian. About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (21.8%) had children under 18. About 43.6% of homes were married couples. Almost half (49.1%) of all homes had people living alone. About 29.1% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in Odin was 47 years old. About 22.6% of residents were under 18. About 30.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Odin (Minnesota) para niños
