Ostrander, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ostrander
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Location of Ostrander, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 486.32/sq mi (187.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55961
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-49030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396101 |
Ostrander (pronounced ohst-RAND-er) is a small city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 254 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 231.
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History of Ostrander
Ostrander was officially mapped out and planned in 1890. This process is called "platting." A post office opened in Ostrander in 1891, helping people send and receive mail. The city was named after two people, William and Charles Ostrander.
Geography of Ostrander
Ostrander is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Ostrander has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 206 | — | |
| 1930 | 151 | −26.7% | |
| 1940 | 163 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 191 | 17.2% | |
| 1960 | 216 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 268 | 24.1% | |
| 1980 | 293 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 276 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 212 | −23.2% | |
| 2010 | 254 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 231 | −9.1% | |
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Ostrander's Population in 2010
In 2010, a detailed count of the population, called a census, showed that 254 people lived in Ostrander. These people lived in 111 different homes, and 59 of these were families.
The city had about 529 people per square mile. There were 117 housing units, which means buildings or homes where people live. Most of the people living in Ostrander (98%) were White. A small number (2%) were from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 111 households in Ostrander in 2010:
- About 26% had children under 18 living there.
- 44% were married couples living together.
- About 8% were homes where a female was the head of the household, and her husband was not present.
- Less than 1% were homes where a male was the head of the household, and his wife was not present.
- About 47% were "non-families," meaning people living together who are not related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- About 41% of all households had only one person living in them.
- About 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, each household had about 2.06 people, and each family had about 2.83 people.
Age and Gender in Ostrander
The average age of people in Ostrander in 2010 was 46.8 years old.
- About 21% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.8% of the population was male, and 51.2% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Ostrander (Minnesota) para niños
