Winthrop, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winthrop
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"Preserving The Past, Creating The Future"
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Location of Winthrop
within Sibley County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,332 |
| • Density | 1,044.71/sq mi (403.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55396
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-71122 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397352 |
| Website | www.winthropminnesota.com |
Winthrop is a small city located in Sibley County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly community where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,332 people called Winthrop home.
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Discovering Winthrop's Past
Winthrop has a cool history! It first got a post office way back in 1882. This means people were sending and receiving mail here a long time ago. Later, in 1910, Winthrop officially became a city. This was an important step for the community.
Where is Winthrop Located?
Winthrop is a city built entirely on land. It covers about 1.27 square miles (3.30 square kilometers). The South Branch of the Rush River begins its journey near Winthrop.
Two main roads, Minnesota State Highways 15 and 19, pass through the city. These highways help people travel in and out of Winthrop.
Who Lives in Winthrop?
The number of people living in Winthrop has changed over the years.
- In 1890, there were 488 people.
- By 1910, the population grew to 1,048.
- In 1950, it was 1,251.
- The population reached 1,399 in 2010.
- In 2020, about 1,332 people lived in Winthrop.
Winthrop's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,399 people living in Winthrop. These people made up 574 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 355 of these households were families.
Most people in Winthrop were White (93.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 7.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Winthrop was about 41.7 years old. About 25.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers lived there. Also, 22% of the people were 65 years or older.
Learning in Winthrop
Winthrop is home to the high school for ISD #2365. This is where students from Winthrop and nearby areas go to learn and prepare for their future.
See also
In Spanish: Winthrop (Minnesota) para niños
