Dunnell, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dunnell, Minnesota
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Location in Martin County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 869.28/sq mi (335.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56127
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-17180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394579 |
Dunnell is a small city located in Martin County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 133 people lived there. This number was a bit smaller than in 2010, when 167 people called Dunnell home.
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History of Dunnell
Dunnell has had a post office since 1873. The city got its name from Mark H. Dunnell. He was an important person who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota.
Geography of Dunnell
Dunnell is found in the southwestern part of Martin County. It is located along Minnesota State Highway 4. This highway goes north about 8 miles (13 km) to Sherburn. It also goes south about 12 miles (19 km) to Estherville, Iowa. You can reach Interstate 90 from Sherburn.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Dunnell covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 km²). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Dunnell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 170 | — | |
| 1920 | 247 | 45.3% | |
| 1930 | 237 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 239 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 242 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 260 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 237 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 216 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 187 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 197 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 133 | −20.4% | |
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Dunnell's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 167 people living in Dunnell. These people lived in 80 households. About 50 of these households were families.
The city had about 439.5 people per square mile (169.7 per km²). There were 88 housing units in total. Most people living in Dunnell were White (98.2%). A small number (1.8%) were Native American. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dunnell was 51.8 years old. About 14.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 22.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (54.5%) was male. The rest (45.5%) were female.
See also
In Spanish: Dunnell (Minnesota) para niños
