Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna: City in Minnesota, USA
About
Owatonna is a city located in the county of Steele in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 609 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 586 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Owatonna
| Population : | 586 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Steele County |
| Postal code : | 55060 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 38.45 km2 |
| Official name : | Owatonna |
| Altitude : | 1,152 feet / 351 meters |
| Capital city : | Owatonna is capital of Steele County |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1858 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:10:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Owatonna is located at 44°5'2"N 93°13'34"W (44.0838500, -93.2260400).
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Official website of Owatonna
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Owatonna decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 585 | -4.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 580 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 581 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 582 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 585 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 587 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 592 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 589 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 587 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 586 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Owatonna (25)
People born in Owatonna, including inventor Arthur Fry, actor from the United States E. G. Marshall, lawyer and diplomat Charles Edward Magoon, .
List
- Adam Young (American musician and singer-songwriter) he was born in 05/07/1986
- Usher L. Burdick (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1879
- Joel D. Wynkoop (American film director) he was born in 24/08/1960
- Michael Cassutt (American television producer) he was born in 13/04/1954
- Chris Mussman (American football player and coach) he was born in 12/07/1968
- Craig Minowa (American musician) he was born in 01/02/1973
- Don Laughlin (American gambler) he was born in 04/05/1931
- Drew C. MacEwen (politician) he was born in 12/06/1973
- Fred L. Peterson (American mayor) he was born in 21/05/1896
- Noel Jenke (American football player (1946-2020)) he was born in 17/12/1946
- Rachelle Thiewes (jeweler and metal artist) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Tom Moore (American football coach) he was born in 07/11/1938
- Travis Wiuff (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 15/03/1978
- Don Eliason (Professional basketball player) he was born in 24/07/1918
- Amy Tanner (American psychologist) she was born in 21/03/1870
- Felix Kaplan (American politician (1897-1989)) he was born in 17/05/1897
- Joyce Horman (American activist) she was born in 03/12/1944
- Maud Merrill James (American psychologist) she was born in 15/01/1888
Schools in Owatonna
College & universities near Owatonna, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173258 | Carleton College | Northfield (MN) | 55057 |
| 174844 | St Olaf College | Northfield (MN) | 55057-1098 |
| 173063 | Riverland Community College | Austin (MN) | 55912-1473 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Owatonna, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Owatonna
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Post Office | Owatonna (MN) | 55060 |
Other cities in Steele County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Steele County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | 833 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Ellendale | 669 | City in Steele County, Minnesota, US |
| Meriden | 623 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Havana | 572 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Deerfield | 519 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lemond | 501 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Summit | 470 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Blooming Prairie | 429 | City in Steele County, Minnesota, United States |
| Union | 365 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Clinton Falls | 360 | Township in Steele County, Minnesota |
| Merton | 350 | Human settlement in Merton Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Moland | 313 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
| Hope | 254 | Unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota |
