Atwater is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2010 census.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08sqmi, of which 1.03sqmi is land and 0.05sqmi is water.U.S. Route 12 serves as a main route in the city.HistoryAtwater was laid out in 1869, and incorporated in 1876. The city was named for E. D. Atwater, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Atwater since 1870.EducationAtwater is part of a consolidated school district with the cities of Cosmos and Grove City, which comprise the "ACGC" school district. Their mascot name is the Falcons. School colors are teal, black and silver. Currently, students in grades 5-12 attend classes in the neighboring town of Grove City. Younger students from Atwater attend ACGC North Elementary located approximately one-quarter mile from the downtown.GovernmentThe town has a three-man police department.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,133 people, 468 households, and 312 families residing in the city. The population density was 1100.0PD/sqmi. There were 494 housing units at an average density of 479.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.
