Alpha, Minnesota facts for kids
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Alpha
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Location of Alpha, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
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(2019)
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119 |
| • Density | 556.07/sq mi (214.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56111
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-01162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639305 |
Alpha is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2010 census.
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History
Alpha was platted in 1895. A post office has been in operation at Alpha since 1895. The city was incorporated in 1899.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 209 | — | |
| 1910 | 223 | 6.7% | |
| 1920 | 261 | 17.0% | |
| 1930 | 209 | −19.9% | |
| 1940 | 229 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 230 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 179 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 180 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 105 | −41.7% | |
| 2000 | 126 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 116 | −7.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 119 | 2.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 116 people, 47 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 682.4 inhabitants per square mile (263.5/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 341.2 per square mile (131.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 2.6% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 47 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.1% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.68.
The median age in the city was 43 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Alpha (Minnesota) para niños
