Upsala, Minnesota facts for kids
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Upsala
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Upsala city hall and post office
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| Motto(s):
Where life is always looking up!
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Location of Upsala, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.39 km2) |
| • Land | 3.24 sq mi (8.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 427 |
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424 |
| • Density | 130.90/sq mi (50.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56384
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-66334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653575 |
| Website | www.cityofupsala.com |
Upsala is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 427 at the 2010 census.
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History
A post office called Upsala was established in 1883. The city is named after Uppsala, Sweden, older spelling Upsala, by Swedish settlers.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.24 square miles (8.39 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 238 serves as one of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 316 | — | |
| 1930 | 345 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 347 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 366 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 356 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 400 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 371 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 424 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 427 | 0.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 424 | −0.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 427 people, 188 households, and 115 families living in the city. The population density was 131.8 inhabitants per square mile (50.9/km2). There were 211 housing units at an average density of 65.1 per square mile (25.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.
There were 188 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
Events
Upsala Heritage Days
UHD is held annually in the second week of August. There are many events included in the weekend long celebration including a Medallion Hunt, collector car show, a 5K, concerts in the park, and a parade.
Education
Upsala Area Schools
This central Minnesota school is host to about 400 students K-12. The school brought country schools together in 1922. The original 1922 building was torn down in 2004 and the new school building was built to serve the Upsala Community. There is an elementary section, and a middle and high school section all in the one school. The school is the home of the Cardinals. In football, baseball, and track & field Upsala combines with Swanville Area Schools and are nicknamed the Upsala Swanville Area (USA) Patriots. The Upsala Cardinal Boys' Basketball team competed at the state level in 2011 and 2013. The Upsala Girls' Basketball team also made it to the state tournament in 2013. The USA Patriot Football Team competed at the state level in 2012 and 2013. Other clubs the High School offers include FFA, Team 4480 UC-Robotics, Drama Club, and Knowledge Bowl.
Images for kids
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Covenant Church Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Upsala (Minnesota) para niños
