Chandler, Minnesota facts for kids
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Chandler
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A view (from the east) of a portion of Chandler
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Location of Chandler
within Murray County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor − Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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246 |
| • Density | 311.00/sq mi (120.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56122
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-10900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641100 |
| Website | www.cityofchandlermn.com |
Chandler is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 270 at the 2010 census.
Contents
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 91 and Murray County Roads 4 and 5 are the main routes in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 225 | — | |
| 1920 | 272 | 20.9% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 363 | 45.2% | |
| 1950 | 331 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 388 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −17.8% | |
| 1980 | 344 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 316 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 276 | −12.7% | |
| 2010 | 270 | −2.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 246 | −8.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 270 people, 109 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 346.2 inhabitants per square mile (133.7/km2). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 153.8 per square mile (59.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White, 0.7% African American, 9.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.6% of the population.
There were 109 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% 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 3.01.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
History
A post office has been in operation at Chandler since 1886. The city was named for John Alonzo Chandler, a railroad official.
Chandler Air Force Station was located just south of town from 1951 though 1969, home to 787th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
On June 16, 1992, Chandler was struck by a devastating F5 tornado that completely destroyed half of the town, most of which has since been rebuilt.
The Fenton Wind Farm, a 137 turbine wind farm near Chandler, became operational in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Chandler (Minnesota) para niños
