Lynd, Minnesota
| Lynd, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
 Location of Lynd, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 44°23′12″N 95°53′31″W / 44.38667°N 95.89194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| • Mayor | Diane Boe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 448 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 442 |
| • Density | 382.9/sq mi (147.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56157 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-38708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647328 |
Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2010 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.
Lynd was platted in 1888. The city's namesake is James W. Lynd, a pioneer who served as state senator, and was killed during the Dakota War of 1862.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), of which 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
The Redwood River flows through the city.
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 164 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 382.9 inhabitants per square mile (147.8/km2). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 157.3 per square mile (60.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 2.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 10.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.0% of the population.
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