Harris, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harris
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Businesses along Forest Boulevard.
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Location of the city of Harris
within Chisago County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.08 sq mi (52.01 km2) |
| • Land | 19.96 sq mi (51.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,111 |
| • Density | 55.66/sq mi (21.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55032
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-27278 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394302 |
| Website | www.harrismn.com |
Harris is a small city located in Chisago County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,111 people lived there.
Harris has several local businesses. You can find a restaurant, a post office, a bar and grill, and even a tattoo shop. Interstate 35 is a major road that helps people travel to and from the community.
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Harris's Location and Size
Harris is a city in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 20.06 square miles (51.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 19.94 square miles (51.64 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is water.
The History of Harris
The city of Harris was first planned out in 1873. It officially became a city in 1883. The city got its name from Philip S. Harris. He was an important officer for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad Company. A post office has been open in Harris since 1874, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
People Living in Harris
The number of people living in Harris has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 504 | — | |
| 1900 | 710 | 40.9% | |
| 1910 | 673 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 672 | −0.1% | |
| 1930 | 584 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 609 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 569 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 552 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 559 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 678 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 843 | 24.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,121 | 33.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,132 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,111 | −1.9% | |
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Harris Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 1,132 people living in Harris. There were 423 households, which are like homes where people live. About 315 of these were families.
The average age of people in Harris was about 41.8 years old.
- About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in the city than females. About 53.1% of the population was male, and 46.9% was female.
Famous People from Harris
Some notable people have connections to Harris:
- Charles A. Peterson: He was born in Harris and later became a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Lonnie Hammargren: He is a famous neurosurgeon and used to be the Lieutenant Governor of Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: Harris (Minnesota) para niños
