Wanamingo, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wanamingo
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"Poised For Tomorrow"
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Location of Wanamingo, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,113 |
| • Density | 785.46/sq mi (303.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55983
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-67972 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653758 |
Wanamingo is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. In 2020, about 1,113 people lived there.
An important company called POET LLC started near Wanamingo in 1983. This company makes ethanol, which is a type of alcohol often used as fuel. It began on the farm of Lowell Broin.
Where is Wanamingo?
Wanamingo is about 1.4 square miles (3.67 square kilometers) in size. It is all land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Main roads like Minnesota State Highways 57 and 60 help people get around Wanamingo. U.S. Route 52 is also close by, making travel easy.
Who Lives in Wanamingo?
The number of people living in Wanamingo has grown over the years. Here is how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 350 | — | |
| 1930 | 471 | 34.6% | |
| 1940 | 449 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 496 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 540 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 574 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 717 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 847 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,007 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,086 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,113 | 2.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,086 people living in Wanamingo. These people lived in 461 households. Most people in the city were White. A small number of people were African American or Asian.
About one-fourth of the people living in Wanamingo were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 38 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Wanamingo (Minnesota) para niños
