Whalan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Whalan
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Location of Whalan, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 155.81/sq mi (60.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55949
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-69808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397290 |
Whalan is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.
History
Whalan was laid out in 1868. It was named after John Whaalahan, the original owner of the town site. Whalan was incorporated in 1876. A post office was established at Whalan in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), of which 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 134 | — | |
| 1890 | 98 | −26.9% | |
| 1900 | 134 | 36.7% | |
| 1910 | 121 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 142 | 17.4% | |
| 1930 | 155 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 190 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 176 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 146 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 114 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 119 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 94 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 64 | −31.9% | |
| 2010 | 63 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 67 | 6.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 32 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 153.7 inhabitants per square mile (59.3/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 134.1 per square mile (51.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 32 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.1% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 56.3% were non-families. 53.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.
Trail connection
Whalan is one of several towns intersected by the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail.
Stand Still Parade
Whalan hosts an annual Stand Still Parade in the 1 block downtown stretch of the town. Rather than moving through the streets, the parade stays still and spectators walk around the parade from beginning to end. In addition to the parade, they also offer food (Egg McWhalan), music and games.
See also
In Spanish: Whalan (Minnesota) para niños
