Waubun, Minnesota facts for kids
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Waubun, Minnesota
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Downtown Waubun
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Location in Mahnomen County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 409 |
| • Density | 795.72/sq mi (307.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56589
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-68674 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397219 |
Waubun is a small city located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 409 people lived there. It is a quiet community with important roads like U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 113 passing through it.
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History of Waubun: How the City Began
Waubun officially became a village on December 18, 1907. Before that, it was a growing community.
Naming Waubun: A Native American Word
The name "Waubun" has a special meaning. It comes from the Ojibwe people. The word means "the east," "the morning," or "the dawn of day." This name was chosen when the Soo Line railway was built in the area around 1903–1904. Many towns on the nearby White Earth Indian Reservation were given Native American names.
Geography: Where is Waubun Located?
Waubun is found in the southwestern part of Mahnomen County. It sits on the west side of U.S. Route 59. This highway connects Waubun to other towns.
Connecting Roads and Nearby Towns
If you travel north on U.S. Route 59 for about 10 miles (16 km), you will reach Mahnomen. This is the main town, or county seat, of the county. Going south on the same highway for about 5 miles (8 km) leads to Ogema.
State Highway 113 runs along the southern edge of Waubun. This highway goes east for about 20 miles (32 km) to Elbow Lake. If you go west for about 15 miles (24 km), you will reach Syre, where the highway ends.
Size and Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Waubun covers an area of about 0.51 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Part of the White Earth Indian Reservation
Waubun is located within the western part of the White Earth Indian Reservation. This reservation includes all of Mahnomen County. It also covers parts of other counties nearby to the east and south.
Demographics: Who Lives in Waubun?
The population of Waubun has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 346 | 50.4% | |
| 1930 | 337 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 426 | −2.7% | |
| 1960 | 350 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 345 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 390 | 13.0% | |
| 1990 | 330 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 403 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 400 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 409 | 2.3% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the census counted 400 people living in Waubun. There were 160 households and 108 families. The city had about 784 people per square mile (303 people per square kilometer). There were also 182 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Diversity in Waubun
The people living in Waubun come from different backgrounds. In 2010, the population was:
- 46.0% White
- 0.3% African American
- 33.3% Native American
- 0.3% Asian
- 20.3% from two or more racial backgrounds
About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Of the 160 households, about 36.3% had children under 18 living with them. About 36.9% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head of the house without a husband (23.1%). Others had a male head of the house without a wife (7.5%). About 32.5% were not families.
Almost 28.1% of all households had only one person living in them. About 17.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.50 people per household and 2.96 people per family.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Waubun in 2010 was 33.7 years old.
- 31.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.8% were 65 years of age or older.
More females lived in Waubun than males in 2010. About 43.0% of the population was male, and 57.0% was female.
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Downtown Waubun
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Location in Mahnomen County and the state of Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Waubun (Minnesota) para niños
