Wabasso, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wabasso
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Buildings on Wabasso's Main Street
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 739 |
| • Density | 869.41/sq mi (335.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56293
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-67396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397157 |
| Website | www.wabasso.org |
Wabasso (pronounced wah-BASS-oh) is a small city located in Redwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 739 people lived there.
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History of Wabasso
Wabasso was first planned out in 1889. This means its streets and building lots were officially mapped. The name Wabasso comes from the Ojibwe word waabooz. This word means "snowshoe hare" or simply "rabbit."
The city officially became a city in 1900. A post office has been open in Wabasso since 1900, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Wabasso?
Wabasso is located in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Wabasso?
The number of people living in Wabasso has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 178 | — | |
| 1910 | 343 | 92.7% | |
| 1920 | 459 | 33.8% | |
| 1930 | 482 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 604 | 25.3% | |
| 1950 | 693 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 789 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 738 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 745 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 684 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 643 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 696 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 739 | 6.2% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 696 people living in Wabasso. These people lived in 282 households, and 181 of these were families. The city had about 809 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Wabasso were White (97.4%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. About 32.6% of all households had just one person living there. Many older people (65 or older) lived alone.
The average age of people in Wabasso was 43.7 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. About 23.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Schools in Wabasso
Wabasso has two schools for its young people:
- Wabasso Public School, which teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- St. Anne's School, a Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
Knowledge Bowl Team
In 2018, the Wabasso Knowledge Bowl team reached the State Competition. They were nicknamed the "Killer Rabbits of Caerbannog." This name is a fun reference to a character from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It was a big achievement for them to compete at the state level!
Famous People from Wabasso
- Arnold Kramer - A folk artist who lived in Wabasso when he was a boy.
See Also
In Spanish: Wabasso (Minnesota) para niños
