Shafer, Minnesota
Shafer: Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
About
Shafer is a township located in the county of Chisago in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,048 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,130 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shafer
| Population : | 1,130 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Chisago County |
| Postal code : | 55074 |
| Area : | 75.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:17:59 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shafer is located at 45°23'13"N 92°44'52"W (45.3869100, -92.7477100).
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Demographics
The population of Shafer increased by 7.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,048 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,047 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,042 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,047 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,049 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,056 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,067 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,081 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,094 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,107 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,130 | 2.04% | estimation process |
Shafer zip code is 55074.
County name: Chisago, County
fips: 27025
City of Shafer, Shafer
Schools in Shafer
College & universities near Shafer, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173683 | Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies | Center City (MN) | 55012-0011 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shafer, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Chisago County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chisago County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 8,084 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Chisago City | 5,224 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lindstrom | 4,731 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Harris | 3,247 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States |
| Rush City | 3,218 | City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Branch | 2,696 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Sunrise | 2,120 | City in United States of America |
| Franconia | 1,902 | Township in Chisago County, Minnesota |
| North Branch | 1,875 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Stacy | 1,525 | City |
| Taylors Falls | 1,035 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Center City | 664 | City in Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Shafer distances to largest Minnesota cities
