Buckman, Minnesota facts for kids
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Buckman, Minnesota
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Location in Morrison County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Morrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 303.06/sq mi (117.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56317 (P.O. boxes only)
56364 (Pierz) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-08416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393450 |
Buckman is a small city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 307 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Buckman's History
Buckman got its start when a post office opened here in 1877. The city was named after Clarence B. Buckman. He was an early settler in the area. He also served in the United States House of Representatives, which is a part of the U.S. government that makes laws for the country.
Exploring Buckman's Location
Buckman is located in the southeastern part of Morrison County. It's surrounded by Buckman Township.
Getting Around Buckman
Two main roads help people travel in and out of Buckman. These are Minnesota State Highway 25 and Morrison County Road 34.
- Highway 25 goes north about 7 miles to Pierz. It also goes southeast about 23 miles to Foley.
- County Road 34, also known as 93rd Street, heads west about 11 miles to U.S. Route 10. From there, you can go north about 6 miles to Little Falls. Little Falls is the main town, or county seat, for Morrison County.
Land and Water in Buckman
The city of Buckman covers about 1.01 square miles of land. That's about 2.62 square kilometers. There is no large body of water within the city limits. Buckman Creek flows through the northern part of the city. This creek eventually joins the Platte River.
People of Buckman: Population Changes
The number of people living in Buckman has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 137 | — | |
| 1920 | 227 | 65.7% | |
| 1930 | 212 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 186 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 158 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 171 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 201 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 208 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 270 | 29.8% | |
| 2020 | 307 | 13.7% | |
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Buckman in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 270 people living in Buckman. Most of the people living in Buckman were White. A small number were African American. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 95 households in the city. Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.84 people.
The average age of people in Buckman was about 30 years old. About one-third of the residents were under 18. About half of the population was male and half was female.
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