Silver Creek, Wright County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek
Location in Minnesota
Silver Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Township | Silver Creek Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 170.36/sq mi (65.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55380
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| Area code(s) | 320 and 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-60322 |
| GNIS feature ID | 652026 |
Silver Creek is a small community in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government counts its population.
In 2010, about 256 people lived in Silver Creek. By 2020, the population was 254. The community is located near Wright County Road 8 and 112th Street NW. Wright County Road 39 is also close by.
Silver Creek is about six miles north of Maple Lake. It is also about 21 miles south of a larger city called St. Cloud. Other nearby places include Annandale, Clearwater, Hasty, and Monticello. You can also find Lake Maria State Park nearby, which is a great place for outdoor activities.
The community has its own post office. The ZIP code for Silver Creek is 55380.
How Many People Live in Silver Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 256 | — | |
| 2020 | 254 | −0.8% | |
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The number of people living in Silver Creek has stayed quite steady. In 2010, the population was 256. Ten years later, in 2020, it was 254. This information comes from the official United States Census.
See also
- In Spanish: Silver Creek (Minnesota) para niños
