Taunton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Taunton, Minnesota
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Location of Taunton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 135.05/sq mi (52.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56291
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-64264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396033 |
Taunton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.
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History
Taunton was platted in 1886 by the railroad. It was named after Taunton, Massachusetts. A post office has been in operation in Taunton since 1888. Taunton was incorporated in 1900. Celebrating 100 years of landmark buildings, this commemorative plate was designed by Nancy Koch titled "Taunton's Hundred Years 1886 - 1986. The commemorative plate depicts eight buildings; Public School - First school built in 1889, Taunton City Hall - Organized, Taunton Fire Station - Built in 1907, Beck's Hardware - Built in 1903, Taunton State Bank - Built in 1905, STS Cyril and Methodius - Built in 1895, STS Cyril and Methodius Rectory - Built in 1905, Ray's Standard - Built in 1927, Co-op Elevator - Organized in 1911.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 205 | — | |
| 1920 | 183 | −10.7% | |
| 1930 | 211 | 15.3% | |
| 1940 | 207 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 217 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 233 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 207 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −32.9% | |
| 2020 | 136 | −2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 68 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.6 inhabitants per square mile (53.1/km2). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 77.2 units per square mile (29.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 68 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Taunton (Minnesota) para niños
