Rose Creek, Minnesota facts for kids
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Rose Creek, Minnesota
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MN-56 runs through Rose Creek.
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Location in Mower County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 397 |
| • Density | 810.20/sq mi (312.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55970
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-55600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396427 |
Rose Creek is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 397 at the 2020 census.
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History
Rose Creek was laid out in 1868 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for nearby Rose Creek. A post office was established at the community in 1868. Rose Creek was incorporated in 1899.
Geography
Rose Creek is in southwestern Mower County and is surrounded by Windom Township. Minnesota State Highway 56 passes through the north and east sides of the city, leading northwest 5 miles (8 km) to Interstate 90 and southeast 6 miles (10 km) to Adams. Austin, the Mower county seat, is 11 miles (18 km) to the northwest via MN 56 and I-90.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Rose Creek has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2), all of it recorded as land. The stream named Rose Creek passes through the northwest corner of the city, flowing west toward the Cedar River, part of the Iowa River watershed.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 204 | — | |
| 1910 | 202 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 208 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 210 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 261 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 351 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 390 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 371 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 363 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 354 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 394 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 397 | 0.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 394 people, 162 households, and 111 families living in the city. The population density was 856.5 inhabitants per square mile (330.7/km2). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 363.0 per square mile (140.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 162 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 40 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Rose Creek (Minnesota) para niños
