Climax, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Climax, Minnesota
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Broadway (Highway 220) in Climax, including City Hall (2021)
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Location of Climax, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Incorporated | August 18, 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.938 sq mi (2.429 km2) |
| • Land | 0.938 sq mi (2.429 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 243 |
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243 |
| • Density | 259.06/sq mi (100.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56523
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-11962 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393565 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Climax is a small city located in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the larger area around Grand Forks, North Dakota. In 2020, the city had a population of 243 people.
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Where is Climax?
Climax covers about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers) of land. It is located right on the Sand Hill River. This river flows into the Red River of the North about two miles (3 km) to the west.
Two important roads, U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota Highway 220, pass through the community. These highways help connect Climax to other towns and cities.
Who Lives in Climax?
The population of Climax has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 259 | — | |
| 1910 | 269 | 3.9% | |
| 1920 | 274 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 239 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 271 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 310 | 14.4% | |
| 1970 | 255 | −17.7% | |
| 1980 | 273 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 243 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 267 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −9.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 243 | −9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Climax Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 267 people living in Climax. These people lived in 112 households, and 63 of these were families. The city had about 234 people per square mile (90 per square kilometer).
Most people living in Climax were White (94.4%). A small number were African American (1.9%), Native American (0.7%), or from other backgrounds. About 6.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About 39.3% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent, either a female (12.5%) or a male (4.5%).
The average age of people in Climax was 32.1 years old. About 31.1% of residents were under 18. About 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.3%) and females (48.7%).
How Climax Got Its Name
Climax was founded in 1896. It was named after a company that made chewing tobacco. The name of the town has sometimes been a source of jokes. For example, the slogan for the town's 100th anniversary was "Climax. More than just a feeling."
See also
In Spanish: Climax (Minnesota) para niños
