Trosky, Minnesota facts for kids
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Trosky
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Location of Trosky, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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79 |
| • Density | 56.07/sq mi (21.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56144
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-65542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653333 |
Trosky is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2010 census.
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History
Trosky was platted in 1884. The origin of the name Trosky is obscure. A post office has been in operation at Trosky since 1884. Trosky was incorporated in 1893.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.65 square miles (4.27 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 215 | — | |
| 1910 | 181 | −15.8% | |
| 1920 | 177 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 130 | −26.6% | |
| 1940 | 167 | 28.5% | |
| 1950 | 140 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 122 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 113 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 120 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −25.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 79 | −8.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 86 people, 39 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 52.1 inhabitants per square mile (20.1/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 25.5 per square mile (9.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.5% Asian.
There were 39 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.55.
The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Trosky (Minnesota) para niños
