Ranier, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ranier
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Location of the city of Ranier
within Koochiching County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 569 |
| • Density | 533.77/sq mi (206.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56668
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-53134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0657979 |
| Website | https://raniermn.govoffice2.com/index.asp?SEC=8C7F4705-6004-4012-A933-82546C0F4F96&Type=B_LOC |
Ranier is a small city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 569 people.
Ranier is found just east of International Falls. It is also right across the river from Fort Frances, Ontario in Canada. This location on the Rainy River and Rainy Lake makes it an important entry point to Canada.
The city of Ranier was officially started in 1908. It began as a busy pioneer town. Many people came here hoping to start a new life in the northern part of the state.
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Ranier's Location and Land Area
Ranier is situated where the Rainy River meets Rainy Lake. This unique spot gives the city a special connection to both water and land.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ranier covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Ranier's Population Changes
The population of Ranier has changed quite a bit over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in Ranier during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 157 | −17.4% | |
| 1930 | 205 | 30.6% | |
| 1940 | 228 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 227 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 262 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 255 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 237 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 199 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 188 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 145 | −22.9% | |
| 2020 | 569 | 292.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Ranier's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 145 people living in Ranier. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 40 of these were families. The city had about 1,035 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ranier were White (98.6%). A small number were Asian (0.7%) or from two or more races (0.7%). About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ranier in 2010 was 56.8 years old. About 10.3% of residents were under 18. About 29.7% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.3%) and females (51.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Ranier (Minnesota) para niños
