Eyota, Minnesota facts for kids
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Eyota
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Grain elevator in Eyota.
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Location of Eyota, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,977 |
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2,001 |
| • Density | 1,181.93/sq mi (456.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55934
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-20114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0643483 |
Eyota is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2010 census.
History
Eyota was platted in 1864. The name Eyota is derived from the Sioux Indian word iyotak, meaning "greatest" or "most". A post office has been in operation at Eyota since 1864. The city was incorporated in 1875.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 square miles (4.38 km2), all of it land.
The south branch of the Whitewater River passes through the northern edge of the city.
U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 42 are two of the main routes in the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 404 | — | |
| 1890 | 377 | −6.7% | |
| 1900 | 424 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 423 | −0.2% | |
| 1920 | 403 | −4.7% | |
| 1930 | 404 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 495 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 558 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 639 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,244 | 94.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,448 | 16.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,644 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,977 | 20.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,001 | 1.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,977 people, 758 households, and 542 families living in the city. The population density was 1,169.8 inhabitants per square mile (451.7/km2). There were 790 housing units at an average density of 467.5 per square mile (180.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 758 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Education
Eyota is part of the Dover-Eyota School District. Michael Carolan is the superintendent.
Notable person
- Donald T. Franke, Minnesota state legislator, was born in Eyota.
See also
In Spanish: Eyota (Minnesota) para niños
