Bock, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bock, Minnesota
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| Motto(s):
Seven Meters Closer to God than Milaca
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Location in Mille Lacs County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 467.07/sq mi (179.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56313
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-06814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394211 |
Bock is a small city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a unique motto: "Seven Meters Closer to God than Milaca." In 2020, the census counted 78 people living there. This was a decrease from 106 people in 2010.
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History of Bock
Bock got its start a long time ago, in 1892. That's when a post office was opened in the area. The people who worked for the railroad decided to give the town its name.
Where is Bock?
Bock is located in the southeastern part of Mille Lacs County. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of Milaca, which is the main town and county seat.
Bock's Landscape
The city of Bock covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Bock sits on high ground. It is located between two small streams: Bogus Brook to the east and a branch of Vondell Brook to the west. Both of these streams flow south into the Rum River. The Rum River then flows into the famous Mississippi River.
Getting Around Bock
The main road that goes through Bock is Minnesota Highway 23. This highway helps people travel southwest to Milaca and northeast to Ogilvie. There are also a couple of county roads that serve the area:
MN 23
Mille Lacs County Road 1
Mille Lacs County Road 110
Bock's Population
Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This count is called a census. Here's how Bock's population has changed over the years:
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| 1930 | 109 | — | |
| 1940 | 125 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 96 | −23.2% | |
| 1960 | 91 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 105 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 105 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 115 | 9.5% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 106 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −26.4% | |
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As you can see, the population has gone up and down. In 2020, 78 people lived in Bock. This means it's a very small community!
See also
In Spanish: Bock (Minnesota) para niños
