Solway, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Solway
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 70.94/sq mi (27.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-61114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0652248 |
Solway is a small city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there. Solway is often called a bedroom community. This means many people who live in Solway travel to work in the nearby city of Bemidji.
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History of Solway City
A post office has been open in Solway since 1898. The city got its name from the Solway Firth. This is a famous body of water between England and Scotland.
Geography of Solway
Solway covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Solway is located inside Lammers Township. However, it is a separate city with its own local government. It is about 13 miles west of Bemidji. You can reach Solway by following U.S. Highway 2 and Beltrami County Road 5.
Population and People
The number of people living in Solway has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 177 | — | |
| 1910 | 85 | −52.0% | |
| 1920 | 106 | 24.7% | |
| 1930 | 104 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 136 | 30.8% | |
| 1950 | 124 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 89 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 69 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 96 | 39.1% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −24.0% | |
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Solway's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 96 people living in Solway. These people lived in 32 different homes. Most of the people (96.9%) were White. About 3.1% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (46.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (62.5%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Solway was 35 years old. About one-third (33.3%) of residents were under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Solway (Minnesota) para niños
