Sanborn, Minnesota facts for kids
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Sanborn
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Cities and townships of Redwood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 155.81/sq mi (60.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56083
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-58306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396531 |
| Website | www.cityofsanbornmn.org |
Sanborn is a small city located in Redwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 339 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 323.
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Sanborn's Location and Rivers
Sanborn covers a total area of about 2.13 square miles (5.50 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.08 square miles (5.37 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
The Cottonwood River flows right through the city. This river is a natural feature of the area.
Highways Near Sanborn
Two important roads are close to Sanborn. U.S. Highway 71 runs along the eastern edge of the city. It is just a short distance south of where it meets U.S. Highway 14. These highways help people travel to and from Sanborn.
Sanborn's History
Sanborn was first planned out in 1881. It officially became a city on November 17, 1891. The city was named after Sherburn Sanborn. He was an important officer for many years at the Chicago and Northwestern railway company.
The Sanborn post office was opened on May 17, 1880. This helped people send and receive mail in the growing community.
Sanborn's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 351 | — | |
| 1910 | 462 | 31.6% | |
| 1920 | 487 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 518 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 580 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 613 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 521 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 505 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 518 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 459 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 434 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 339 | −21.9% | |
| 2020 | 323 | −4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The table above shows how Sanborn's population has changed over many years. You can see that the number of people living in the city has gone up and down.
Sanborn's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 339 people lived in Sanborn. These people lived in 165 different homes, called households. Out of these, 103 were families.
Most people in Sanborn were White, making up 99.4% of the population. A small number, 3.2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families in Sanborn
About 19.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half, 50.3%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, with 7.9% having a female head of the house and 4.2% having a male head of the house. About 37.6% of homes were not families.
Many people, 32.7%, lived alone. About 15.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2 people in each home and 2.5 people in each family.
Age and Gender in Sanborn
The average age of people in Sanborn in 2010 was 47.7 years old.
- 15.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 9.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 23.6% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.4% of the people in Sanborn were male, and 51.6% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Sanborn (Minnesota) para niños
