Roscoe, Minnesota facts for kids
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Roscoe
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Location of Roscoe
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 210.02/sq mi (81.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56371
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-55510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396426 |
Roscoe is a small city located in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 130 people lived there. It's part of the larger St. Cloud area, which is a group of cities and towns that are connected. A mayor helps lead the city. In 2016, Donald Kennith Albrecht became the mayor of Roscoe.
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History of Roscoe
Roscoe has an interesting history! It was first called Zion. A post office opened there in 1865, also named Zions. The Great Northern Railroad built tracks through the town. This was very important for the town's early growth.
In 1914, the town's name was changed to Roscoe. It was named after a leader from the railroad company. Even today, the area around the city is still called Zion Township, keeping the original name alive. The city has also grown bigger by adding a part of Munson Township.
A church, which is now called St. Agnes Church, was built in 1898. It was built for the many German-Catholic families living in the area. This church is still a very important building in Roscoe. The Great Northern Railway used to have a stop in Roscoe. But the train tracks were removed in 1988. The post office in Roscoe closed in 1995.
Geography and Location
Roscoe is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.64 square miles (1.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Minnesota State Highway 23 is a main road that goes through Roscoe. This highway helps people travel to and from the community.
People of Roscoe
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 182 | — | |
| 1930 | 202 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 171 | −15.3% | |
| 1950 | 182 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 168 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 195 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 154 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 141 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −17.7% | |
| 2010 | 102 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 130 | 27.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 102 people living in Roscoe. These people lived in 48 different homes. Most of the people living in Roscoe were White.
The average age of people in Roscoe in 2010 was about 47 years old. About 17.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the people were male (53.9%), and the rest were female (46.1%).
Famous People from Roscoe
- Marie Inez Hilger (1891-1977) was a Benedictine nun. She was also an anthropologist, which means she studied human societies and cultures.
See also
In Spanish: Roscoe (Minnesota) para niños
