Raymond, Minnesota facts for kids
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Raymond
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Location of Raymond, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 782 |
| • Density | 882.62/sq mi (340.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56282
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-53296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396325 |
Raymond is a small city in southwest Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 782 people lived there.
Raymond High School joined with schools from Clara City and Maynard in the late 1980s. This created a new school district called MACCRAY.
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History of Raymond
Raymond was first planned out in 1887. It was named after Raymond Spicer, whose father was one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Raymond since 1889.
On March 30, 2023, a BNSF freight train had an accident near downtown Raymond. About 40 train cars, including 14 carrying ethanol, went off the tracks.
Geography and Location
Raymond is located entirely on land. It covers an area of about 0.88 square miles (2.29 square kilometers).
Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that runs through the community.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 282 | — | |
| 1910 | 334 | 18.4% | |
| 1920 | 416 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 450 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 487 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 580 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 608 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 589 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 723 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 668 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 803 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 764 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 782 | 2.4% | |
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Raymond's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 764 people living in Raymond. These people lived in 307 households, and 212 of these were families. The city had about 868 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Raymond were White (97.1%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or from other races. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (56.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.49 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The average age of people in Raymond was 36.1 years. About 29.2% of residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous Person from Raymond
- William A. Mitchell – He was a food chemist who invented many well-known products. He held the patent for Pop Rocks candy. He also created popular items like Tang drink mix, Cool Whip, and Jell-O.
See also
- Raymond (Minnesota) para niños (Raymond, Minnesota for kids in Spanish)
