Vernon Center, Minnesota facts for kids
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Vernon Center
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US-169 runs though town
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Location of Vernon Center, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 670.76/sq mi (259.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56090
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-66910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397130 |
Vernon Center is a small city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the Blue Earth River. In 2020, about 328 people lived there. Vernon Center is part of the larger Mankato-North Mankato area.
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Geography of Vernon Center
Vernon Center covers an area of about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
U.S. Route 169 is a major road that goes through the city.
People Living in Vernon Center
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | — | |
| 1900 | 311 | — | |
| 1910 | 289 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 283 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 306 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 355 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 344 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 333 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 347 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 365 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 339 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 359 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 332 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 328 | −1.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Vernon Center had 332 people living in 132 households. About 90 of these were family households. The city had about 677 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Vernon Center were White (98.8%). A small number were African American (0.9%) or from two or more races (0.3%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.4%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (59.1%) were married couples. About 25.8% of all households were people living alone.
The average age of people in Vernon Center was 34.4 years. Nearly 30% of residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The population was slightly more female (53.3%) than male (46.7%).
History of Vernon Center
Vernon Center was officially planned out in 1857. Its name comes from Mount Vernon, which was the home of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
In 2005, something big happened in Vernon Center. On October 25, a grain elevator in the downtown area exploded. It was full of corn, about 200,000 bushels (which is a lot!). Six people were hurt in the explosion. Flames from the explosion shot up about 200 feet (61 meters) into the air.
Famous People from Vernon Center
Some notable people were born in Vernon Center:
- Benjamin Tibbets Kemerer: He became an Episcopal bishop, which is a high-ranking church leader.
- Harvey F. Thew: He was a screenwriter, meaning he wrote stories for movies.
