Halma, Minnesota facts for kids
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Halma
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Location of Halma, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 61.90/sq mi (23.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56729
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-26612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644586 |
Halma is a small city located in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 58 people lived in Halma.
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Exploring Halma's Past
A post office opened in Halma in 1904. This office helped people send and receive mail. It served the community for many years. The post office closed its doors in 2009. The name "Halma" might have come from the last name Holm.
Understanding Halma's Location
Halma covers a total area of about 2.45 square kilometers (0.95 square miles). Most of this area is land. A very small part is water.
The city is located along U.S. Highway 59. This is a main road that runs through the area. Halma is also close to Kittson County Roads 7 and 20.
Halma's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Halma has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 129 | — | |
| 1940 | 158 | 22.5% | |
| 1950 | 177 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 115 | −35.0% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 97 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −24.7% | |
| 2000 | 78 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −21.8% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −4.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 61 people living in Halma. There were 26 households and 17 families. The city had about 34 housing units.
Most of the people living in Halma were White (95.1%). A small number (4.9%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households (42.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About 42.3% were married couples. Some households had a single parent. This included 7.7% with a female householder and 15.4% with a male householder. About 34.6% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Halma was 35.8 years. About 29.5% of residents were under 18. About 6.6% were between 18 and 24. Many residents (27.9%) were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 29.6% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 6.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
