Clearbrook, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clearbrook
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Welcome to Clearbrook Minnesota sign
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Location of Clearbrook
within Clearwater County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Incorporated | June 15, 1918 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 464 |
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468 |
| • Density | 945.01/sq mi (365.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56634
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-11746 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641310 |
Clearbrook is a small city in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 464 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Clearbrook?
Clearbrook is located in Minnesota and covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
You can get to Clearbrook using main roads like Minnesota State Highway 92, Tower Street, and Main Street. Several Clearwater County Roads also lead into the city.
A Look at Clearbrook's Past
The name "Clearbrook" comes from a small stream, or brook, that was near where the town first started. A post office opened here in 1910, helping the community grow. The city was officially recognized and set up on June 15, 1918.
Who Lives in Clearbrook?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 310 | — | |
| 1930 | 401 | 29.4% | |
| 1940 | 425 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 539 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 650 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 599 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 579 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 560 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 551 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 518 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 464 | −10.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 468 | −9.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Clearbrook's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 518 people living in Clearbrook. Most residents were White (94.6%), with some Native American people and people of two or more races also living there. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Clearbrook in 2010 was about 50.8 years old. Many residents were 65 or older (33.4%), while 20.5% were under 18. There were more females (56.8%) than males (43.2%) in the city.
What Clearbrook is Known For
Farming and Food
One important industry in Clearbrook is growing wild rice. North of the city, you can find special fields where wild rice is grown. Clearbrook also has a large factory that processes this rice, owned by a company called Riviana Foods.
Energy Connections
Clearbrook is a key spot for oil pipelines. Several major pipelines meet here, including the Enbridge Pipeline and the Minnesota Pipe Line. This makes Clearbrook an important hub for moving oil across the country. In 2007, there was an incident during pipeline repairs that affected workers.
Learning in Clearbrook
Clearbrook is home to Clearbrook-Gonvick High School. This is where students in the area go to learn and prepare for their futures.
Famous Faces from Clearbrook
Clearbrook has been home to some interesting people:
- Wes Westrum was born, lived, and is buried in Clearbrook. He was a professional major league baseball catcher and manager. He even appeared on the cover of the very first Sports Illustrated magazine in 1954!
- Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk, who formed the well-known American indie rock band Low (band), grew up in Clearbrook and met while attending school there.
See also
In Spanish: Clearbrook (Minnesota) para niños
