The Ranch, Minnesota facts for kids
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The Ranch, Minnesota
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 The Ranch, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
The Ranch, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Township | La Garde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 45.16/sq mi (17.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56557 (Mahnomen)
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583781 |
| FIPS code | 27-64547 |
The Ranch is a small community in Minnesota, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. The Ranch is located in Mahnomen County, within La Garde Township. In 2020, only 14 people lived there, making it a very quiet and small spot!
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Where is The Ranch?
The Ranch is located in the eastern part of Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It sits in the northeast section of La Garde Township. Its northern edge touches the border of Beaulieu Township.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Minnesota State Highway 200 runs along the northern border of The Ranch. This highway connects The Ranch to other places. If you travel west about 13 miles (21 km) on Highway 200, you will reach Mahnomen. Mahnomen is important because it is the "county seat" for Mahnomen County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
If you go east about 7 miles (11 km) on the same highway, you will arrive at Roy Lake.
Size of The Ranch
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, The Ranch covers an area of about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in The Ranch?
This section talks about the people who live in The Ranch. This information comes from the United States census, which is a count of everyone living in the country. The census happens every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 9 | — | |
| 2020 | 14 | 55.6% | |
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In 2010, the census counted 9 people living in The Ranch. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 14 people. This shows that The Ranch is a very small community with a stable, though tiny, population.
See also
In Spanish: The Ranch (Minnesota) para niños
