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Welcome to Ormsby ...

The city of Ormsby is primarily located in Martin County<1>. A portion of Ormsby extends into Watonwan County.


The location of Ormsby has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Ormsby has a population of 122 people<3> (see below for details).

Ormsby is 1,200 feet [366 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Ormsby lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Ormsby is located in the (507) area code.

The ZIP code for Ormsby: 56162<5>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ormsby had an population of 122 people. This is a decrease of 6.87% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 20.78% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Ormsby had a population of 131 people. This makes Ormsby the county's 5th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 131 people, the population of Ormsby decreased 14.94% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 154 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Ormsby.

Communities Also Named Ormsby ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Minnesota communities named Ormsby: This one is located in Martin County and the other is located in Watonwan County.

Beyond Minnesota, there are 5 communities that are also named Ormsby - they are located in Ontario, Pennsylvania (2) and Wisconsin.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ormsby.

Communities near Ormsby ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ormsby.

  • Fairmont
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmont
    • Fairmont is located in Martin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,922 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairmont <6>
  • Saint James
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint James have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint James
    • Saint James is located in Watonwan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,358 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint James <6>
  • Madelia
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madelia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madelia
    • Madelia is located in Watonwan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,226 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madelia <6>
  • Mountain Lake
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake
    • Mountain Lake is located in Cottonwood County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,044 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Lake <6>
  • Sherburn
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherburn
    • Sherburn is located in Martin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,078 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherburn <6>
  • Truman
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Truman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truman
    • Truman is located in Martin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,028 people
  • Trimont
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trimont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trimont
    • Trimont is located in Martin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trimont <6>
  • Welcome
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welcome have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
    • Welcome is located in Martin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 645 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Welcome <6>
  • Butterfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butterfield
    • Butterfield is located in Watonwan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
  • Lewisville
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisville
    • Lewisville is located in Watonwan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 244 people

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ormsby. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ormsby.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ormsby. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ormsby.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ormsby. See our Newspapers Page for Ormsby.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ormsby ...

Looking for more information about Ormsby? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Ormsby, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Ormsby.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ormsby. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Martin County: www.co.martin.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Martin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ormsby.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ormsby - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Ormsby). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ormsby or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.









 

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