Ruthton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ruthton
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Location of Ruthton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 391.68/sq mi (151.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56170
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-56482 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396459 |
Ruthton is a small city located in Pipestone County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 226 people lived there.
Ruthton is also home to the Cowell Wind Project, which is run by a company called Exelon Wind. This project uses wind power to create electricity.
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History of Ruthton
Ruthton was first planned out in 1888. This process is called "platting," which means drawing up a map for a new town. The city was named after the wife of one of the people who helped start the town. A post office opened in Ruthton in the same year, 1888. Later, in 1897, Ruthton officially became an incorporated city. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Ruthton covers a total area of about 1.51 square kilometers (0.58 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
The Redwood River flows through the city. Near its start, the river is sometimes dry, meaning it doesn't always have water flowing in it.
Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that goes through Ruthton. It helps connect the community to other places.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 323 | — | |
| 1910 | 290 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 403 | 39.0% | |
| 1930 | 387 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 480 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 534 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 476 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 405 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 328 | −19.0% | |
| 1990 | 328 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 241 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −6.2% | |
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Ruthton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 241 people living in Ruthton. These people lived in 110 different homes, and 67 of these were families. The city had about 128 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Ruthton in 2010 were White. A small number of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes were married couples living together. About 30% of all homes were made up of just one person. Some of these single-person homes included people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Ruthton in 2010 was about 43 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. Around 14% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous People from Ruthton
Some notable people who have connections to Ruthton include:
- Todd Bouman, an American football player.
- Severt B. Duea, who was a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Ralph E. Gryte, another Minnesota state legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Ruthton (Minnesota) para niños
