Skyline, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skyline
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Location of Skyline, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 1,484.54/sq mi (572.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-60754 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395894 |
Skyline is a small city located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 288 people lived there. It is right next to the city of Mankato and is part of the larger Mankato-North Mankato area.
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Where is Skyline Located?
Skyline is a small place, covering only about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) of land. It sits about 980 feet (299 meters) above sea level.
A main road, Minnesota State Highway 66, helps people get around the city. Other important roads, like U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 60, are also close by.
How Many People Live in Skyline?
The number of people living in Skyline has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 354 | — | |
| 1970 | 400 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 399 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 272 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 330 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 289 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 288 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Skyline's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 289 people living in Skyline. These people lived in 113 different homes, and 90 of these were families. The city had about 1700 people per square mile (656 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Skyline were White (98.6%). A small number were Asian (0.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 3.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about a quarter of the homes (24.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (73.5%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.49 people, and the average family had about 2.78 people.
The average age of people in Skyline was 52.2 years old. About 19.7% of residents were under 18. Many people were older, with 26% being 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Skyline (Minnesota) para niños
