Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Sleepy Eye: city in Brown County, Minnesota
About
Sleepy Eye is a city located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,599 and a population density of 702 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,329 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sleepy Eye
| Population | 3,329 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Postal code | 56085 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 5.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2972,-94.7242 |
| Altitude | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:49:21 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 649 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Sleepy Eye is located at 44°17'50"N 94°43'27"W (44.2971800, -94.7241500).
Sleepy Eye map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sleepy Eye decreased by 8.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,599 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,562 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,522 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,487 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,458 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,432 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,434 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,405 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,379 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,356 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,329 | -0.81% | estimation process |
People born in Sleepy Eye (7)
People born in Sleepy Eye, including politician Carl Jensen, baseball player Dana Kiecker, Canadian politician Robin Jorgenson, .
More notable people
- William F. Kunze (American politician) he was born in 01/06/1872
- Helen Fischer (American politician) she was born in 02/06/1912
- Linus Maurer (American cartoonist) he was born in 15/01/1926
- Joe Cutting (American-football player (1885-)) he was born in 20/01/1885
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sleepy Eye, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173452 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm (MN) | 56073-3965 |
Closest post offices linked to Sleepy Eye.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Ey Post Office | Sleepy Eye (MN) | 56085 |
| Morgan Post Office | Morgan (MN) | 56266 |
| New Ulm Post Office | New Ulm (MN) | 56073 |
| Springfield Post Office | Springfield (MN) | 56087 |
| Comfrey Post Office | Comfrey (MN) | 56019 |
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 13,141 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Hanska | 372 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Stark | 337 | Unincorporated community in Fish Lake Township, Chisago County, Minnesota |
| Linden | 286 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Leavenworth | 278 | Township in Brown County, Minnesota |
| Springfield | 116 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Evan | 84 | City in Brown County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cobden | 35 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Comfrey | 15 | Human settlement in Brown County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sleepy Eye distances to largest Minnesota cities