Gonvick, Minnesota facts for kids
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Gonvick
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Location of Gonvick, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 263 |
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267 |
| • Density | 200.61/sq mi (77.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56644
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-24344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644208 |
Gonvick is a small city located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 263 people lived there. The city's population was highest in 1950, with 375 residents.
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History of Gonvick
Gonvick got its name from Martin O. Gonvick. He was an early settler in the area and came from Norway. The first post office in Gonvick opened in the year 1900.
School Life in Gonvick
Children from Gonvick attend the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. This school is located in Clearbrook, which is a short drive away. Gonvick used to have its own school building. Today, that building is used by the Clearwater Life Center. It has shops, a florist, and offers different classes.
The sports teams from Clearbrook (the Hornets) and Gonvick (the Bulldogs) joined together in 1992. They became the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears. For a while, younger students went to school in Gonvick. High school students went to Clearbrook. In 2004, a new school was built in Clearbrook. Now, all students attend school there.
Famous People from Gonvick
One of the most famous people from Gonvick is Ed Widseth. He was an amazing football player. Ed played as a tackle for the University of Minnesota. He helped his team win three national championships from 1934 to 1936. Later, he played for the New York Giants. Ed Widseth is so famous that he was put into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Geography of Gonvick
Gonvick is a city that covers about 1.29 square miles (3.39 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the city limits.
The city is located along State Highway 92 (MN 92). You can also reach Gonvick using County Roads 7, 8, and 9.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 276 | — | |
| 1930 | 292 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 317 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 375 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 363 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 344 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 362 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 302 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 294 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 282 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −6.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 267 | −5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. In 2010, there were 282 people living in Gonvick. These people lived in 128 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
Most people living in Gonvick in 2010 were White (94%). A small number were Native American (4.6%). About 1.1% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Gonvick in 2010 was 41.7 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means nearly a quarter of the population were kids or teenagers.
See also
In Spanish: Gonvick (Minnesota) para niños
