Clarkfield, Minnesota facts for kids
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Clarkfield
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Location of Clarkfield
within Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
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| • Total | 852 |
| • Density | 791.82/sq mi (305.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56223
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| Area code | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-11656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393538 |
| Website | www.clarkfield.org |
Clarkfield is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. It is surrounded by Friendship Township. In 2020, the city had a population of 852 people.
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History of Clarkfield
Clarkfield was first planned out in 1884. It was named after a railroad agent whose last name was Clark. A post office started operating in Clarkfield in 1884. The city officially became incorporated in 1887.
Geography of Clarkfield
Clarkfield covers about 1.08 square miles (2.79 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Main Roads in Clarkfield
Two important roads pass through Clarkfield. These are U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 67. These highways help connect Clarkfield to other towns and areas.
Population and People
The number of people living in Clarkfield has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 178 | — | |
| 1900 | 437 | 145.5% | |
| 1910 | 603 | 38.0% | |
| 1920 | 724 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 802 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 965 | 20.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,012 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,100 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,084 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,171 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 924 | −21.1% | |
| 2000 | 944 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 863 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 852 | −1.3% | |
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Clarkfield in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 863 people living in Clarkfield. These people made up 372 households. About 209 of these households were families.
The average age of people in Clarkfield was 43.4 years old.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 24.9% of residents were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Notable People from Clarkfield
Clarkfield has been home to some well-known people:
- Larry Cole – A football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Cecilia H. Hauge – She was the director of nursing for the U.S. Veterans Administration from 1954 to 1966.
- Harland Svare – He was a head coach for professional football teams like the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers.
