Minneota, Minnesota facts for kids
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Minneota
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| Nickname(s):
Ota
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Location of Minneota, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Platted | 1881 |
| Incorporated | January 21, 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,366 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,355 |
| • Density | 941.42/sq mi (363.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56264
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-43126 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395348 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Minneota is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2020 census.
History
Minneota was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to its location. The name Minneota is derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.43 square miles (3.70 km2), all land. The South Branch of the Yellow Medicine River flows through the city.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 113 | — | |
| 1890 | 325 | 187.6% | |
| 1900 | 777 | 139.1% | |
| 1910 | 819 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 894 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 918 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,065 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,274 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,297 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,320 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,470 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,417 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,449 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,366 | −1.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,355 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,366 people and 547 households living in the city. The employment rate was 70.6% in the city, with 21.5% of residents having at least a bachelor's degree.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,392 people, 582 households, and 365 families living in the city. The population density was 973.4 inhabitants per square mile (375.8/km2). There were 635 housing units at an average density of 444.1 per square mile (171.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5 Jewish, 3.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
There were 582 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.4% male, 53.7% female, and 0.9% transgender.
Notable people
- Val Bjornson, Minnesota politician
- John B. Gislason, Minnesota politician
- Bill Holm, poet
- Les Josephson, professional football player for Los Angeles Rams
See also
In Spanish: Minneota (Minnesota) para niños
