Blooming Prairie is a city in the state of Minnesota, United States. This city lies on the border between Dodge, Mower, and Freeborn counties. The city began as a railroad town that was home to Minnesota Central Railroad workers. The town's name came from the railroad official's wife. The settlers soon found a vast prairie with tall grass that was perfect for growing wheat. Soon, a flour mill was constructed for the settlers to mill their grains.
Blooming Prairie became an independent city in 1867. It was originally a railroad station and section shelter for the Minnesota Central Railroad. In 1870, the city received its own city hall, jail, and fire station. It became the state's third largest city, with a population of 8,466. The USPS uses a default name for cities. Population and Steets in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States, are provided in both 2010 and 2020.
The population of Blooming Prairie was well-spread out. Twenty-seven percent of residents were under the age of 18 and five percent were between the ages of 18 and 24. Twenty-four percent of households were made up of married couples, while 28.2% were made up of individuals. A senior citizen living alone accounted for 16.6% of all residents. The city's main routes are U.S. Highway 218 and Minnesota State Highway 30.