Louisburg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Louisburg
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Location of Louisburg, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 122.05/sq mi (47.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56256
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-38258 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395769 |
Louisburg is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 47 at the 2010 census.
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History
Louisburg was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Louisburg in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 88 | — | |
| 1920 | 99 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 77 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 94 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 93 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 91 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 75 | −17.6% | |
| 1980 | 52 | −30.7% | |
| 1990 | 42 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 26 | −38.1% | |
| 2010 | 47 | 80.8% | |
| 2020 | 31 | −34.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 47 people, 18 households, and 16 families living in the community. The population density was 156.7 inhabitants per square mile (60.5/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 100.0 per square mile (38.6/km2). The racial makeup of Louisburg was 93.6% White, 4.3% Asian, and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 18 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the community was 46.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Louisburg (Minnesota) para niños
