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Tracy, Minnesota
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| Motto(s):
"Come Along for the Ride"
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Location of Tracy, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,076 |
| • Density | 866.44/sq mi (334.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56175
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-65308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397044 |
Tracy is a city located in Lyon County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,076 people lived there. A major road, U.S. Route 14, runs through the city, helping people get around.
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History of Tracy, Minnesota
Tracy was first planned out in 1875. It was named after John F. Tracy, who was an important person in the railroad business. A post office opened in Tracy in 1877. The city officially became a city in 1893.
On June 13, 1968, a very strong tornado hit Tracy. It was an F5 tornado, which is the strongest kind. Sadly, nine people died, and 150 people were hurt.
Railroad's Influence
For many years, until the 1960s, Tracy was a very busy railroad town. It was a central spot for many smaller train lines that served the farms in the area.
Today, Tracy still celebrates its railroad history. Every year, around Labor Day weekend, the city holds a summer festival called "Boxcar Days." This festival reminds everyone how important the railroad was to the town's growth. Tracy is still a key point for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Here, train crews from both the east and west meet to exchange trains.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, Tracy covers a total area of about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.18 square miles (5.65 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Tracy's Weather Patterns
Tracy experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters are cold. The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in the warmer months. Snowfall is common during winter.
| Climate data for Tracy, Minnesota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1912−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
65 (18) |
83 (28) |
94 (34) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
93 (34) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 43.5 (6.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
65.0 (18.3) |
79.0 (26.1) |
88.9 (31.6) |
93.6 (34.2) |
93.2 (34.0) |
91.5 (33.1) |
88.1 (31.2) |
81.8 (27.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
47.5 (8.6) |
96.1 (35.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.8 (−5.1) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
39.0 (3.9) |
54.4 (12.4) |
68.1 (20.1) |
78.9 (26.1) |
82.2 (27.9) |
79.6 (26.4) |
72.9 (22.7) |
58.4 (14.7) |
41.4 (5.2) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
54.4 (12.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.1 (−9.9) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
44.0 (6.7) |
57.6 (14.2) |
68.4 (20.2) |
71.9 (22.2) |
69.3 (20.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
47.6 (8.7) |
32.7 (0.4) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
44.6 (7.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.3 (−14.8) |
9.3 (−12.6) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
33.6 (0.9) |
47.1 (8.4) |
58.0 (14.4) |
61.6 (16.4) |
59.1 (15.1) |
50.6 (10.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
11.8 (−11.2) |
34.9 (1.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.8 (−26.6) |
−11.0 (−23.9) |
−0.9 (−18.3) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
32.5 (0.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
51.3 (10.7) |
48.0 (8.9) |
34.3 (1.3) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
5.5 (−14.7) |
−9.8 (−23.2) |
−19.0 (−28.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−30 (−34) |
−22 (−30) |
2 (−17) |
18 (−8) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
18 (−8) |
2 (−17) |
−16 (−27) |
−30 (−34) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.64 (16) |
0.74 (19) |
1.44 (37) |
2.86 (73) |
3.96 (101) |
4.48 (114) |
3.54 (90) |
3.43 (87) |
3.80 (97) |
2.26 (57) |
1.32 (34) |
0.74 (19) |
29.21 (742) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.4 (21) |
8.4 (21) |
8.5 (22) |
6.1 (15) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
5.9 (15) |
10.6 (27) |
49.3 (125) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.8 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 8.9 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 87.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 18.3 |
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Population and People
Tracy's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 322 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,400 | 334.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,911 | 36.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,876 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,463 | 31.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,570 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,085 | 20.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,020 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,862 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,516 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,478 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,059 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,268 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,163 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,076 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Population Details
In 2010, the city had 2,163 people living in 876 households. About 549 of these were families. The city had about 992 people per square mile. There were 1,032 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Tracy were White (86.5%). There were also people of Asian (9.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5.4%), and other backgrounds.
About 30.4% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (48.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The average age in Tracy was 38.7 years old. About 26.4% of residents were under 18, and 20.2% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Famous People from Tracy
Tracy has been home to several notable individuals:
- Curt Brasket – A well-known chess player.
- Cal Ludeman – Served as a state representative for Minnesota.
- Dennis Morgan – A talented songwriter.
- Will Newton Nelson – Also served as a state representative for Minnesota.
- Barbara Vickerman – Served as a state representative for Minnesota.
- Jim Vickerman – Served as a state senator for Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Tracy (Minnesota) para niños
