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Milroy
Cities and townships of Redwood County
Cities and townships of Redwood County
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Redwood
Government
 • Type Mayor—Council
Area
 • Total 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Land 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 259
 • Density 992.34/sq mi (383.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56263
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-42362
GNIS feature ID 0647895
Website http://milroymn.govoffice2.com/

Milroy is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 259 at the 2020 census. It is named after Robert H. Milroy, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.

Milroy is located along Minnesota Highway 68. It is the westernmost city in Redwood County, located 13 miles from Marshall and 30 miles from Redwood Falls.

History

Milroy was platted in 1902, and named for Robert H. Milroy, a Union Army general in the American Civil War. A post office has been in operation at Milroy since 1902. Milroy was incorporated in 1902.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 137
1920 177 29.2%
1930 157 −11.3%
1940 261 66.2%
1950 268 2.7%
1960 268 0.0%
1970 247 −7.8%
1980 242 −2.0%
1990 297 22.7%
2000 271 −8.8%
2010 251 −7.4%
2020 259 3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 114 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 969.2 inhabitants per square mile (374.2/km2). There were 127 housing units at an average density of 488.5 per square mile (188.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 114 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

Notable people

  • Norman R. DeBlieck (1926-2021), farmer and Minnesota state legislator
  • Edwin W. Rawlings (1904–1997) – Born in Milroy, he served in the United States Air Force from 1929 to 1959, rising to the rank of four-star general; after his retirement from military service, he went on to become president and board chairman of General Mills, based in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

See also

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