Spicer, Minnesota facts for kids
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Spicer
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| Motto(s):
"Spicer is Nicer" and "Explore Spicer"
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Location of Spicer, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,112 |
| • Density | 928.99/sq mi (358.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56288
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-61690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395925 |
Spicer is a small city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It is located right on the beautiful Green Lake. In 2020, about 1,112 people lived there.
Spicer is close to Sibley State Park. Many other lakes are also nearby. This makes it a great spot for outdoor activities.
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History of Spicer
Spicer was officially planned out in 1886. It was named after John M. Spicer. He was the person who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Spicer since 1886, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Spicer is a small city, covering about 1.15 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
The main road through Spicer is Minnesota State Highway 23. Another important road, U.S. Route 71, is also very close. These roads help people travel to and from Spicer easily.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Spicer has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 228 | — | |
| 1920 | 299 | 31.1% | |
| 1930 | 290 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 480 | 65.5% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 589 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 586 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 909 | 55.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,020 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,129 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,167 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,112 | −4.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,167 people living in Spicer. These people lived in 520 households, which are like homes or families. About 312 of these were families.
Most people in Spicer were White (98.2%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Spicer was about 40.4 years old.
- About 22.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 18.9% were 65 years or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64.
There were slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Spicer (Minnesota) para niños
