Mapleton, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mapleton
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The Main Street Commercial Buildings district is on the National Register of Historic Places
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| Nickname(s):
Curling Capital of Southern Minnesota
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Location of Mapleton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,710 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,687 |
| • Density | 1,250.91/sq mi (482.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56065
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-40310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395842 |
Mapleton is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,710 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Mapleton was platted at its current site in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.46 square miles (3.78 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highways 22 and 30 are two of the main routes in the city.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 351 | — | |
| 1890 | 607 | 72.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | 66.1% | |
| 1910 | 809 | −19.7% | |
| 1920 | 857 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 862 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,070 | 24.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,083 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,107 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,307 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,516 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,526 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,678 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,756 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,710 | −2.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,687 | −3.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,756 people, 681 households, and 475 families living in the city. The population density was 1,202.7 inhabitants per square mile (464.4/km2). There were 715 housing units at an average density of 489.7 per square mile (189.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 681 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Education
Maple River Senior High School is in the city.
Safety
Mapleton has three full-time police officers and four part-time officers providing 24-hour protection to the city. It has an all-volunteer fire department providing 24-hour protection for the city and the six surrounding townships.
See also
In Spanish: Mapleton (Minnesota) para niños
