Steen, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Steen
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Location of Steen, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 391.30/sq mi (150.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56173
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-62662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0652602 |
Steen is a small city located in Rock County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 171 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History of Steen
Steen was officially planned out in 1888. It was named after two brothers, John P. Steen and Ole P. Steen. They were settlers from Norway who helped start the community.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, operated in Steen for many years. It opened in 1888, the same year the city was founded. The post office served the community until it closed in 2011.
Geography of Steen
Steen is located in the state of Minnesota. The city is quite small in terms of its area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Steen covers about 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Steen has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 228 | — | |
| 1960 | 198 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 191 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 153 | −19.9% | |
| 1990 | 176 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 182 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 180 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 171 | −5.0% | |
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Steen's Population in 2010
Let's look closer at the people who lived in Steen in 2010. The census showed there were 180 people living in 67 different homes. Out of these, 49 were families.
The city had about 428 people per square mile (165 people per square kilometer). There were also 76 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Steen were White, making up 90% of the population. A smaller number were Native American (2.8%) or Asian (1.1%). About 6.1% of the people were from two or more different racial backgrounds. A very small number, 0.6%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, 67 homes were counted in Steen.
- About 43.3% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (55.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 11.9% of homes had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- Only 6.0% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- About 26.9% of the homes were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average home in Steen had 2.69 people. For families, the average size was 3.24 people.
Age and Gender in Steen
The average age of people in Steen in 2010 was 33 years old.
- A large portion, 35.6%, were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The population was evenly split between genders: 50.0% were male and 50.0% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Steen (Minnesota) para niños
