Dunnell, Minnesota
City
Location in Martin County and the state of Minnesota
Location in Martin County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°33′38″N 94°46′31″W / 43.56056°N 94.77528°W / 43.56056; -94.77528
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyMartin
Government
 • MayorDan Nelson
Area
[1]
 • Total0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
 • Land0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,319 ft (402 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total133
 • Density869.28/sq mi (335.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56127
Area code507
FIPS code27-17180[4]
GNIS feature ID2394579[2]
Dunnell sign

Dunnell is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 133 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 167 in 2010.[5]

History

A post office called Dunnell has been in operation since 1873.[6] The city was named for Mark H. Dunnell, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota.[7]

Geography

The community is located in southwestern Martin County along Minnesota State Highway 4, which leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Sherburn and south 12 miles (19 km) to Estherville, Iowa. Interstate 90 is accessible from Sherburn.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910170—
192024745.3%
1930237−4.0%
19402390.8%
19502421.3%
19602607.4%
1970237−8.8%
1980216−8.9%
1990187−13.4%
20001975.3%
2010167−15.2%
2020133−20.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 167 people, 80 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 439.5 inhabitants per square mile (169.7/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the city was 51.8 years. 14.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 40.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 197 people, 83 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 521.9 inhabitants per square mile (201.5/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 243.7 per square mile (94.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, and 1.02% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.2 males.

References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunnell, Minnesota
  3. 1 2 "P1. Race – Dunnell city, Minnesota: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  7. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 333.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.