Raymond, Minnesota
| Raymond, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
 Location of Raymond, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 45°1′0″N 95°14′11″W / 45.01667°N 95.23639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 764 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 760 |
| • Density | 868.2/sq mi (335.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56282 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-53296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649852 |
Raymond is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 764 at the 2010 census. Apol's Harley Davidson draws many Harley enthusiasts from the west-central Minnesota area to its dealership. Additionally, the Hawk Creek Country Club draws golfers in the area, being the only course for miles around. Raymond High School consolidated with Clara City and Maynard High Schools in the late 1980s to create the MACCRAY (Maynard-Clara City-Raymond Independent School District).
In 2016, the Raymond Rockets amateur baseball team won the Class C portion of the 93rd Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament held in Dassel, Hutchinson, Litchfield, and Brownton, Minnesota.
Raymond was platted in 1887, and named for Raymond Spicer, the son of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Raymond since 1889.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2), all of it land.
Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.
Raymond Civic & Commerce Website [1] www.raymondminnesota.com
As of the census of 2010, there were 764 people, 307 households, and 212 families residing in the city. The population density was 868.2 inhabitants per square mile (335.2/km2). There were 336 housing units at an average density of 381.8 per square mile (147.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
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