St. Leo, Minnesota facts for kids
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St. Leo, Minnesota
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| Nickname(s):
Swamp Town
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Location of St. Leo
within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Incorporated | June 6, 1940 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.253 sq mi (0.655 km2) |
| • Land | 0.253 sq mi (0.655 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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93 |
| • Density | 367.59/sq mi (142.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56264
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-57202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396499 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
St. Leo or Saint Leo is a small city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 93 people lived there.
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History of St. Leo
The city of St. Leo got its name from Pope Leo I. He was an important leader of the Christian church who passed away in 461 AD.
A post office opened in Saint Leo in 1880. It served the community for many years, finally closing in 1991.
Geography of St. Leo
St. Leo is a small city, covering about 0.65 square kilometers (or 0.25 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The main roads that go through the community are County Roads 3 and 11. These roads help people travel in and out of St. Leo.
People of St. Leo
The number of people living in St. Leo has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 128 | — | |
| 1960 | 129 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 153 | 18.6% | |
| 1980 | 147 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 111 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 100 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −7.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 93 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 100 people living in St. Leo. These people lived in 51 different homes, and 26 of these were families. The city had about 385 people per square mile. There were 58 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in St. Leo (98%) were White. About 2% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds. Around 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 51 homes in St. Leo:
- Almost 20% had children under 18 living there.
- About 41% were married couples living together.
- A small number (around 4%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- Another small group (around 6%) had a male head of household without a wife.
- Nearly half (49%) were not families.
Also, 43% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 18% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, each home had 1.96 people, and each family had 2.65 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in St. Leo in 2010 was 49.5 years old.
- 17% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 16% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 33% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 58% of the people in St. Leo were male, and 42% were female.
See also
In Spanish: St. Leo (Minnesota) para niños
