St. Martin, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Martin
|
|
|---|---|
Location of St. Martin
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 357.39/sq mi (137.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-57238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396502 |
St. Martin, also known as Saint Martin or "Smartin" to local people, is a small city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 312 people lived there. It is part of the larger St. Cloud area.
Contents
History of St. Martin
St. Martin was first planned and settled in 1866. It was named after a historical figure called Martin of Tours. The city officially became a city in 1891.
Geography of St. Martin
The city of St. Martin covers a total area of about 2.26 square kilometers (0.87 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
The main roads that go through or near St. Martin include Stearns County Roads 12 and 195. Stearns County Road 10 is also very close by.
People of St. Martin
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 170 | — | |
| 1910 | 177 | 4.1% | |
| 1920 | 177 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 183 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 195 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 215 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 188 | −12.6% | |
| 1980 | 220 | 17.0% | |
| 1990 | 274 | 24.5% | |
| 2000 | 278 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 308 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 312 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 308 people living in St. Martin. These people lived in 119 different homes, and 81 of these were families. The city had about 146 homes per square mile.
Many homes (36.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.7%) were married couples. About 25.2% of all homes had only one person living in them. Also, 13.4% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in the city was 31.4 years old. About 26.3% of residents were under 18. Around 31.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Fun Things to Do in St. Martin
St. Martin is known for a big gathering of motorcycle riders every summer. This event happens in July.
The city is also home to the St. Martin Martins, a local amateur baseball team. This team often plays in state tournaments. The Martins recently added lights to their baseball field. This means they can now play exciting games at night!
See also
In Spanish: St. Martin (Minnesota) para niños
