Barnum, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barnum
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Commercial area at Main Street
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Location of the city of Barnum
within Carlton County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 620 |
| • Density | 614.47/sq mi (237.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55707
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-03628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639642 |
| Website | barnummn.us |
Barnum is a small city located in Carlton County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 620 people lived there.
Barnum is easy to reach by car. Major roads like Interstate Highway 35, Carlton County Road 6 (also called Main Street), and Carlton County Road 61 (Front Street) all pass through the city.
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Where is Barnum Located?
Barnum is in a beautiful part of Minnesota. It covers an area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), and all of this area is land. The city is located about five miles northeast of Moose Lake. It is also about 33 miles southwest of Duluth, a larger city.
Life in Barnum
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The Carlton County Fair
Barnum is famous for being the home of the Carlton County Fair. This exciting event happens every year in August. The fair first started way back in 1890!
The Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Society runs the fairgrounds. When you visit, you can see many fun things. There are shows with farm animals, displays of crops, and thrilling carnival rides. You can also enjoy live music and watch a demolition derby, where old cars crash into each other.
One special exhibit is the potato path. It shows off the big machines used by farmers to plant and harvest potatoes. The Carlton County Historical Society also has buildings at the fairgrounds. These include a large building for old farm machinery and a historic log cabin.
Schools in Barnum
Barnum is also home to its own schools. Students in the area attend Barnum Elementary School and Barnum High School.
Barnum's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 49 | — | |
| 1890 | 417 | 751.0% | |
| 1900 | 391 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 262 | −33.0% | |
| 1920 | 242 | −7.6% | |
| 1930 | 271 | 12.0% | |
| 1940 | 327 | 20.7% | |
| 1950 | 344 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 417 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 382 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 464 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 482 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 525 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 613 | 16.8% | |
| 2020 | 620 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the city of Barnum had 613 people living there. There were 236 households, which are groups of people living together. About 152 of these were families.
The population density was about 613.0 inhabitants per square mile (236.7/km2). This means there were about 613 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Barnum were White (92.0%). A smaller number were Native American (2.4%) or from two or more races (5.1%).
The average age of people in Barnum was 35.2 years old. About 32.5% of the residents were under 18. Also, 13.1% of the people were 65 years or older.
Images for kids
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Water tower
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Library
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Main Street
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Big Louis
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See also
In Spanish: Barnum (Minnesota) para niños
