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Truman, Minnesota
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Location in Martin County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,092 |
| • Density | 993.63/sq mi (383.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56088
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-65668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397066 |
Truman is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.
History
Truman was platted in 1899. It was named for Truman Clark, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Truman since 1899.
Geography
Truman is in northeastern Martin County, 13 miles (21 km) north of Fairmont, the county seat, and 16 miles (26 km) south of Madelia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as the main route in the city, crossing its east side.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 261 | — | |
| 1910 | 451 | 72.8% | |
| 1920 | 752 | 66.7% | |
| 1930 | 730 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 984 | 34.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,106 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,256 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,137 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,392 | 22.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,292 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,259 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,115 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,092 | −2.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,115 people, 479 households, and 298 families living in the city. The population density was 1,022.9 inhabitants per square mile (394.9/km2). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 496.3 per square mile (191.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 479 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Notable people
- William A. Hinton, Minnesota state senator
- Peter John Eli Peterson, Minnesota state representative, businessman, and farmer
See also
In Spanish: Truman (Minnesota) para niños
