Truman, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Truman, Minnesota
|
|
|---|---|
Location in Martin County and the state of Minnesota
|
|
| 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
(2020)
|
|
| • 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
|
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-65668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397066 |
Truman is a small city located in Martin County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,092 people lived there.
Contents
Truman's Early Days
Truman was officially planned and mapped out in 1899. It was named after Truman Clark, whose father worked for the railroad. A post office has been open in Truman since 1899, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Where is Truman Located?
Truman is found in the northeastern part of Martin County. It is about 13 miles north of Fairmont, which is the main city and county seat (where the county government is located). Truman is also about 16 miles south of Madelia.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Truman covers a total area of about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Minnesota State Highway 15 is the main road that goes through the city, running along its east side.
Truman's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the city of Truman had 1,115 people living there. There were 479 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city had about 1,023 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Truman in 2010 were White (97.6%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Truman in 2010 was 47.4 years old. About 23.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 25.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.6%) and females (51.4%).
Famous People from Truman
- William A. Hinton - He was a Minnesota state senator. A state senator is a person elected to represent their area in the state government, helping to make laws for the state.
- Peter John Eli Peterson - He was a Minnesota state representative, a businessman, and a farmer. A state representative is also elected to represent their community in the state government, similar to a senator but often in a different part of the legislature.
See also
In Spanish: Truman (Minnesota) para niños
