Burtrum, Minnesota facts for kids
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Burtrum
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| Motto(s):
A Place to Belong
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Location of Burtrum, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 216.93/sq mi (83.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56318
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-08902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393476 |
Burtrum is a small city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. In 2010, about 144 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 123. It has a park called Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Park. There's also a special cemetery for Civil War soldiers. This cemetery is named after Moses Dane, a veteran from the Civil War.
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History of Burtrum
Burtrum started in 1884. It was first called Hansen. The city grew when the Northern Pacific Railroad built tracks through the area. A post office has been open in Burtrum since 1888. Burtrum officially became a city in 1894. This information comes from a book called Minnesota Place Names.
Geography of Burtrum
Burtrum is a small city. It covers about 0.57 square miles (1.47 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Minnesota State Highway 28 is the main road that goes through Burtrum.
Population and People in Burtrum
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 217 | — | |
| 1920 | 212 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 175 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 297 | 69.7% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −34.7% | |
| 1960 | 160 | −17.5% | |
| 1970 | 135 | −15.6% | |
| 1980 | 177 | 31.1% | |
| 1990 | 172 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 146 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 144 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 123 | −14.6% | |
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Burtrum's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 144 people living in Burtrum. These people lived in 63 different homes. About 38 of these homes were families. The city had about 252 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Burtrum were White (98.6%). A small number (1.4%) were from two or more races. Also, 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 31.7% had children under 18. About 38.1% were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (15.9%). A few had a male head of household without a wife (6.3%). About 39.7% of homes were not families. Many homes (34.9%) had just one person living there. About 12.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age of people in Burtrum was about 39 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 19.4% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Burtrum (Minnesota) para niños
