Sedan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Sedan, Minnesota
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Location of Sedan, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Incorporated | November 19, 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.507 sq mi (1.312 km2) |
| • Land | 0.507 sq mi (1.312 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 43 |
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45 |
| • Density | 84.81/sq mi (32.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56334
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-59188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396568 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Sedan is a small city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, only 43 people lived there. It's a very small community!
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History of Sedan
Sedan got its name from a city in France called Sedan. A post office was opened in Sedan, Minnesota, in 1892. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1996. The city itself was officially formed on November 19, 1897.
Geography and Location
Sedan is located in the state of Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 0.507 square miles (1.312 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Main Roads in Sedan
Minnesota State Highway 55 is the main road that goes through Sedan. This highway helps connect the city to other towns and areas in Minnesota.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sedan has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 153 | — | |
| 1910 | 127 | −17.0% | |
| 1920 | 147 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 125 | −15.0% | |
| 1940 | 126 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 134 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 91 | −32.1% | |
| 1970 | 55 | −39.6% | |
| 1980 | 62 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 63 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 65 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 45 | −30.8% | |
| 2020 | 43 | −4.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 45 | 0.0% | |
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Sedan's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 45 people living in Sedan. These people made up 21 households, and 10 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Sedan in 2010 were White (100%). The city had about 88 people per square mile.
Households and Families
Out of the 21 households:
- A few (14.3%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Some (23.8%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (14.3%) had a female head of household with no husband.
- Even fewer (9.5%) had a male head of household with no wife.
- More than half (52.4%) were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people living together.
About one-third (33.3%) of all households had just one person living alone. Only a few (4.8%) of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had about 2.14 people, and each family had about 2.80 people.
Age Groups in 2010
The average age of people in Sedan in 2010 was 40.8 years old.
- About 11.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 17.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 33.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another big group, 31.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- Only 6.7% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.9% of the population was male and 51.1% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Sedan (Minnesota) para niños
