Hallock, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hallock
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Hallock Minnesota welcome sign
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | June 11, 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 906 |
| • Estimate
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872 |
| • Density | 425.15/sq mi (164.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56728
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-26576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644582 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Hallock (pronounced HAL-ok) is a small city in Minnesota, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Kittson County. In 2020, about 906 people lived there.
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History of Hallock
Hallock was first planned out in 1879. The city got its name from Charles Hallock, a famous American writer. Hallock officially became a city in 1887. A post office has been open in Hallock since 1879, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Geography and Transportation
Hallock covers a total area of about 2.10 square miles (5.44 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Two important roads, U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highway 175, run through the city. These highways help people travel to and from Hallock. The Hallock Municipal Airport is also nearby, just one mile south of the city, making it easy for small planes to access the area.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 302 | — | |
| 1900 | 805 | 166.6% | |
| 1910 | 910 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 869 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,353 | 55.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,552 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,527 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,477 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,405 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,304 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,196 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 981 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 906 | −7.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 872 | −11.1% | |
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In 2010, about 981 people lived in Hallock. There were 449 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Hallock in 2010 was about 51.9 years old. About 17.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, a large number of people, about 29.8%, were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Famous People from Hallock
Many interesting people have come from Hallock, including:
- Clifford W. Bouvette, who was a legislator in Minnesota. A legislator helps make laws for the state.
- Kristen Dexter, a politician from Wisconsin.
- Marv Hanson, another legislator from Minnesota.
- Bill Ingebrigtsen, who is a State Senator. A senator is also a type of legislator.
- Frederick McKinley Jones, a well-known inventor.
- Donald Pederson, an educator and inventor.
Images for kids
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A street in Hallock
See also
In Spanish: Hallock (Minnesota) para niños
