Funkley, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Funkley, Minnesota
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Funkley, MN Road Sign and Bar
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Location of Funkley, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.756 sq mi (1.958 km2) |
| • Land | 0.756 sq mi (1.958 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18 |
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12 |
| • Density | 23.81/sq mi (9.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56630
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-22976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0656344 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Funkley is a small city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known for being one of the smallest cities in Minnesota. In 2020, only 18 people lived there. This made Funkley the second-least populated city in the state at that time.
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History of Funkley
Funkley became an official city in 1904. It was built where two parts of the Minnesota and International Railway met. The city got its name from Henry Funkley, who was a lawyer for the county.
Post Office Services
Funkley had its own Post Office starting in 1903. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the Post Office closed down in 1967. Today, people in Funkley get their mail from the Blackduck Post Office. Blackduck is about 7 miles southwest of Funkley.
Geography of the City
Funkley is a very small city in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Funkley has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 59 | — | |
| 1920 | 56 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 60 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 26 | −56.7% | |
| 1950 | 28 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 28 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 19 | −32.1% | |
| 1980 | 18 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 15 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −66.7% | |
| 2020 | 18 | 260.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12 | 140.0% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, only 5 people lived in Funkley. There were 5 households, meaning each person lived in their own home. No families lived together in the city at that time. The average age of people living in Funkley was about 46.8 years old. Most residents were between 45 and 64 years old.
Images for kids
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Funkley Depot Station, around 1910. This was an important stop for trains.
See also
In Spanish: Funkley (Minnesota) para niños
