Cromwell, Minnesota facts for kids
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Cromwell
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Welcome to Cromwell sign along MN 210
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Location of the city of Cromwell
within Carlton County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 240 |
| • Density | 130.51/sq mi (50.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55726
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-13780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642448 |
Cromwell is a small city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 240 people, based on the 2020 census.
You can find Cromwell along two important roads: Minnesota State Highways 73 and 210.
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History of Cromwell
The area where Cromwell is located got its first post office in 1882. The town itself was officially set up in 1891. It was named by the Northern Pacific Railway, which was a big railroad company. Later, in 1903, Cromwell became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government.
Geography and Location
Cromwell covers a total area of about 2.01 square miles (5.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.84 square miles (4.77 square kilometers), with a small part being water.
The city is located in a part of Minnesota that is quite scenic. It's about 22 miles west of a city called Cloquet. If you travel further, Cromwell is about 40 miles west-southwest of Duluth, which is a larger city on Lake Superior. It's also 22 miles north of Moose Lake.
Population Changes in Cromwell
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 143 | — | |
| 1920 | 164 | 14.7% | |
| 1930 | 207 | 26.2% | |
| 1940 | 214 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 197 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 187 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 181 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 229 | 26.5% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 143 | −35.3% | |
| 2010 | 234 | 63.6% | |
| 2020 | 240 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Cromwell has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 143 people living there. The number grew to 214 by 1940. After that, the population went down for a while before starting to grow again. By 2020, it reached 240 people.
Cromwell's People in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 234 people living in Cromwell. These people lived in 130 different homes. Most of the people were White, making up about 97.4% of the population. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 20% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes had people living alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cromwell was about 55 years old. More women lived in Cromwell than men at that time.
Education in Cromwell
Cromwell has its own school system called Cromwell–Wright School. This school includes both an elementary school for younger students and a high school for older students. The school's mascot is the cardinal, a bright red bird.
See also
In Spanish: Cromwell (Minnesota) para niños
