Shafer, Minnesota

Shafer is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,045 at the 2010 census. The city was named for Jacob Shafer, a pioneer settler.

Shafer
Location of the city of Shafer
within Chisago County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°23′9″N 92°44′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyChisago
Area
  Total1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
  Land1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,142
  Density911.41/sq mi (351.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55074
Area code651
FIPS code27-59314
GNIS feature ID2395853
Websitewww.shafermn.com

U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.

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