Granada, Minnesota

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Granada, Minnesota
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Granada, Minnesota


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Minnesota
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Martin

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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 1.5
area_land_km2 = 1.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 0.6
area_land_sq_mi = 0.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 317
population_density_km2 = 208.4
population_density_sq_mi = 539.9

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 342
elevation_ft = 1122
latd = 43 |latm = 41 |lats = 43 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 20 |longs = 54 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 56039
area_code = 507
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blank_info = 27-24884GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0644323GR|3
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Granada is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. Continuously populated since the late 19th century, after experiencing a boom during World War Two, the population declined significantly- recorded at 317 as of the 2000 census. It is also the resting place of noted seamstress Marjorie Squire.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are 317 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density is 539.9 people per square mile (207.4/km²). There are 136 housing units at an average density of 231.6/sq mi (89.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.68% White and 0.32% Native American. 0.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 131 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% are married couples living together, 4.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% are non-families. 38.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.37.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $31,042, and the median income for a family is $42,917. Males have a median income of $23,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,506. 6.8% of the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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