Strathcona, Minnesota facts for kids
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Strathcona
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Location of Strathcona, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 50.40/sq mi (19.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56759
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-63130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0652719 |
Strathcona is a small city located in Roseau County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small number of residents. In 2020, the population was 25 people.
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History of Strathcona
Strathcona got its start when a post office opened there in 1905. The city was named after a very important person named Donald Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal. He was a Scottish-Canadian businessman and politician.
Geography and Location
Strathcona is a small city that covers an area of about 0.50 square miles (1.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
The city is located along Minnesota State Highway 32. This highway helps connect Strathcona to other towns and areas in Minnesota.
Population and People
The population of Strathcona has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the city has varied:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 112 | — | |
| 1940 | 114 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 143 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 64 | −55.2% | |
| 1970 | 31 | −51.6% | |
| 1980 | 47 | 51.6% | |
| 1990 | 40 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 29 | −27.5% | |
| 2010 | 44 | 51.7% | |
| 2020 | 25 | −43.2% | |
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Strathcona in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 44 people living in Strathcona. These people lived in 16 different homes, and 10 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Strathcona in 2010 were White (88.6%). A small percentage (11.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in the city was 33 years old. About 36.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most of the population was between 25 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males (54.5%) than females (45.5%) living in Strathcona at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Strathcona (Minnesota) para niños
