Wykoff, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City of Wykoff
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Wykoff water tower
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to Forestville"
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Location of Wykoff, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 463.02/sq mi (178.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55990
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-71950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397385 |
| Website | wykoff.govoffice2.com |
Wykoff is a small city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is sometimes called the "Gateway to Forestville." In 2020, about 432 people lived there. The current mayor of Wykoff is Ryan Breckenridge.
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History of Wykoff
Wykoff was officially planned and laid out in 1871. This means its streets and building plots were mapped out. The city was named after Cyrus G. Wykoff, who was a railroad surveyor and an early landowner in the area.
A post office has been open in Wykoff since 1871. The town officially became a city on March 8, 1876.
One famous person born in Wykoff was Fannie Mahood Heath in 1864. She later became known as the "Flower lady of North Dakota" because of her work with plants.
A big part of Wykoff's downtown, located on Gold Street, is special. It's called the Wykoff Commercial Historic District. This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
In 2022, Mayor Breckenridge supported Ian Meisner, who was running for mayor in the nearby town of Spring Valley. This shows how leaders in different towns can work together.
Geography and Location
Wykoff is located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.42 square kilometers (0.93 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 272 | — | |
| 1890 | 335 | 23.2% | |
| 1900 | 495 | 47.8% | |
| 1910 | 456 | −7.9% | |
| 1920 | 482 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 426 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 509 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 391 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 450 | 15.1% | |
| 1980 | 482 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 493 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 460 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 444 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 432 | −2.7% | |
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Wykoff's Population in 2010
The census is a count of all the people living in a place. In 2010, the census showed that 444 people lived in Wykoff. These people lived in 198 households, and 126 of these were families.
The population density was about 462.5 people per square mile (178.6 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 217 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people living in Wykoff in 2010 were White (98.9%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races.
About 24.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.5%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female or male head without a spouse present. About 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. This included 11.1% of people who were 65 years old or older.
The average household in Wykoff had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.75 people. The median age in the city was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
Images for kids
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A collection of photos showing the Wykoff Commercial Historic District.
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The old Jack Sprat Food Store, which is now Ed's Museum, located in the Gold Street Historic Commercial District.
See also
In Spanish: Wykoff (Minnesota) para niños
