Pemberton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Pemberton
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| Nickname(s):
The Pit
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| Motto(s):
"Where tomorrow begins today"
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Location of Pemberton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | April 26, 1946 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| 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 | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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232 |
| • Density | 1,218.09/sq mi (470.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56078
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-50200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396175 |
Pemberton is a small city located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 229 people. It is part of the larger Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History of Pemberton
Pemberton started with businesses around 1894. Many of these early buildings burned down. However, in 1907, land was set aside for a new town. This was done when the "Alphabet Railroad" was planning to build a train station there. The town was named after one of the railroad officials. Pemberton officially became a city on April 26, 1946.
Pemberton's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pemberton is a very small city. It covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 152 | — | |
| 1960 | 177 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −27.7% | |
| 1980 | 208 | 62.5% | |
| 1990 | 228 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 247 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 229 | −7.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 232 | −6.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census showed that 247 people lived in Pemberton. There were 91 households and 68 families in the city. The population density was about 1,372 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Pemberton were White (98.0%). A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from other races (1.2%). About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.1%) were married couples. Some households were led by a female (14.3%) or male (3.3%) without a spouse. About 19.8% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.71 people.
The average age in Pemberton was 33.4 years old. About 30.8% of residents were under 18. About 9.3% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
