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Strandquist, Minnesota
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Location of Strandquist, Minnesota
Location of Strandquist, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Marshall
Incorporated July 31, 1923
Area
 • Total 0.261 sq mi (0.677 km2)
 • Land 0.261 sq mi (0.677 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 70
 • Estimate 
(2022)
69
 • Density 268.20/sq mi (103.47/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
56758
Area code(s) 218
FIPS code 27-63112
GNIS feature ID 0652716
Sales tax 6.875%

Strandquist is a small city located in Marshall County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 70 people lived there. It's a quiet place in Lincoln Township.

History of Strandquist

When Was Strandquist Founded?

The city of Strandquist got its name from a Swedish pioneer merchant named J. E. Strandquist. He was born in 1870 and moved to the area in 1892. A post office was opened in Strandquist in 1899, helping the community grow. The city officially became a town on July 31, 1923.

Geography and Location

Where is Strandquist Located?

Strandquist is in the state of Minnesota. It covers a total area of about 0.677 square kilometers (or 0.261 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. The city is located in Marshall County.

Population and People

How Many People Live in Strandquist?

The population of Strandquist has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 139 people. The population grew to 208 by 1950, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of people living in Strandquist has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 70.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 139
1940 180 29.5%
1950 208 15.6%
1960 160 −23.1%
1970 138 −13.7%
1980 136 −1.4%
1990 98 −27.9%
2000 88 −10.2%
2010 69 −21.6%
2020 70 1.4%
2022 (est.) 69 0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

What is the Community Like?

In 2010, there were 69 people living in Strandquist. These people lived in 32 different homes. About half of these homes were families, while the other half were individuals or non-family groups.

Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Strandquist was about 45 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.

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