Emmons ( ) is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Emmons had a population of 367.
History
Emmons was incorporated in 1899, and named for Henry G. Emmons, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Emmons since 1899.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Emmons is southwest of Albert Lea, along U.S. Highway 69.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 391 people, 174 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 190 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.
There were 174 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.67.
The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census