Clitherall, Minnesota facts for kids
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Clitherall, Minnesota
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Downtown Clitherall
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Location of Clitherall, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Platted | October 1881 |
| Incorporated | October 6, 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.191 sq mi (0.493 km2) |
| • Land | 0.191 sq mi (0.493 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 62 |
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66 |
| • Density | 324.61/sq mi (125.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56524
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-12088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393572 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Clitherall (klith-ƏR-əl) is a small city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, only 62 people lived there. It is a quiet place located in a beautiful part of Minnesota.
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About Clitherall's Location
Clitherall is a very small city. It covers about 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 square miles) of land. There are no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 210 is an important road that goes through Clitherall. This highway helps connect the city to other towns and areas in Minnesota.
Clitherall's Past
Clitherall was officially planned out in October 1881. It got its name from the nearby Clitherall Lake. The lake was named after George B. Clitherall, who was a person appointed to a government position.
In 1953, a small religious group called the True Church of Jesus Christ was started in Clitherall by Clyde Fletcher. This group had fewer than 10 members. It ended when Fletcher passed away in 1969.
People of Clitherall
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 167 | — | |
| 1910 | 187 | 12.0% | |
| 1920 | 178 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 151 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 172 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 175 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 138 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 121 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 118 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 62 | −44.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 66 | −41.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 112 people living in Clitherall. These people made up 52 households and 30 families. The city had about 560 people per square mile. There were 64 homes in total.
Most of the people living in Clitherall (98.2%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were African American. Another 0.9% were from two or more different backgrounds.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (40.4%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 36.5% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Clitherall was 50.5 years old. About 20.5% of residents were under 18. About 26.8% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
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