Sacred Heart, Minnesota facts for kids
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Sacred Heart
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Location of Sacred Heart, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 514.11/sq mi (198.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56285
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-56572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0650451 |
Sacred Heart is a small city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 510 people lived there.
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History of Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart has an important history. In 1862, during the Dakota War, there was a conflict in the area. Many people were killed, and some were taken captive.
The town of Sacred Heart was officially planned in 1878. A famous building, the Hotel Sacred Heart, was built in 1914. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical importance.
Geography and Location
Sacred Heart is located in Renville County. It covers about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
This city is the westernmost town in Renville County. U.S. Route 212 is a main road that runs through the community.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 76 | — | |
| 1890 | 327 | 330.3% | |
| 1900 | 538 | 64.5% | |
| 1910 | 587 | 9.1% | |
| 1920 | 763 | 30.0% | |
| 1930 | 685 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 752 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 745 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 696 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 707 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 666 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 603 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 549 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 548 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 510 | −6.9% | |
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The number of people living in Sacred Heart has changed over the years. The city's population grew quite a bit in its early days. It reached its highest population in 1920 with 763 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 548 people living in Sacred Heart. These people lived in 235 households. About 42% of these households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the city was about 36.6 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Fun Things to Do
Sacred Heart offers several ways to have fun outdoors.
- The city has a modern baseball complex. This is where the local team, the Saints, plays their games.
- Right next to the baseball field, there is an outdoor ice skating rink. This rink is kept ready for skating during the winter months.
There is also a main park in town.
- The park has tennis courts for playing.
- It also features a picnic area with a pavilion and cooking grills.
- Children can enjoy the playgrounds available at the park.
Famous People from Sacred Heart
Several notable people have come from Sacred Heart.
- Ole Ramsland was a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Minnesota.
- His son, Max Ramsland, also became a politician. He moved to Canada and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
- Alpha Sunde Smaby, another former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was born in Sacred Heart.
See also
In Spanish: Sacred Heart (Minnesota) para niños
