St. Marys Point, Minnesota facts for kids
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St. Marys Point, Minnesota
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Location of the city of St. Marys Point
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Incorporated | October 30, 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.392 sq mi (1.015 km2) |
| • Land | 0.386 sq mi (0.999 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.016 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 353 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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349 |
| • Density | 914.51/sq mi (353.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55043
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-57292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396508 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% |
St. Marys Point or Saint Marys Point is a small city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 353 people lived there.
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About St. Marys Point
St. Marys Point was founded in 1951. It officially became an incorporated city on October 30, 1971. The current mayor of the city is Jay Roettger.
Location and Size
The city is located in Washington County. It covers a total area of about 0.392 square miles (1.015 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. A main road, County 18, helps people get around the city.
Who Lives in St. Marys Point?
The number of people living in St. Marys Point has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 271 | — | |
| 1970 | 319 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 348 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 344 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 368 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 353 | −4.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 349 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 368 people living in St. Marys Point. These people lived in 149 households, with 104 of them being families. The city had about 943 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the city (98.6%) were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 0.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (28.2%) had children under 18 years old. More than half (56.4%) were married couples. About 22.1% of households were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The average age of people in St. Marys Point in 2010 was 46.1 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18. Around 12.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Well-Known People from St. Marys Point
Some notable people have lived in or are connected to St. Marys Point:
- Karin Housley: She is a politician who serves in the Minnesota Senate.
- Phil Housley: A famous former ice hockey player who played in the NHL. He is also a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Stanley S. Hubbard: A very successful businessman who is the CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting.
See also
In Spanish: St. Marys Point (Minnesota) para niños
