kids encyclopedia robot

Hartland, Minnesota facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Hartland
Location of Hartland, Minnesota
Location of Hartland, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Freeborn
Area
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,253 ft (382 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 321
 • Density 1,188.89/sq mi (458.72/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56042
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-27404
GNIS feature ID 2394311

Hartland is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 321 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.

A Look Back: Hartland's History

Hartland was officially planned and mapped out in 1877. This process is called "platting." The city got its name from a place called Hartland, Vermont.

In December 2021, a powerful tornado hit parts of Hartland. This tornado was quite strong, causing damage to the town. It was one of many tornadoes that happened during a big storm event across the Midwest.

Exploring Hartland's Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hartland covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Minnesota State Highway 13 is an important road that runs through the community. It helps people travel in and out of Hartland.

Who Lives in Hartland? Demographics

A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how many people live somewhere and what they are like.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 107
1900 317
1910 227 −28.4%
1920 229 0.9%
1930 228 −0.4%
1940 224 −1.8%
1950 300 33.9%
1960 330 10.0%
1970 331 0.3%
1980 322 −2.7%
1990 270 −16.1%
2000 288 6.7%
2010 315 9.4%
2020 321 1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Hartland's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 315 people lived in Hartland. These people lived in 140 different homes, and 78 of those were families.

Most of the people living in Hartland in 2010 were White (about 97.8%). A small number of people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

  • About 26.4% of homes had children under 18 living there.
  • Many homes (43.6%) were married couples living together.
  • Some homes had a single parent: 6.4% had a female head of household, and 5.7% had a male head of household.
  • About 35% of homes had just one person living there.
  • Around 12.2% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.

The average age of people in Hartland in 2010 was about 36.8 years old.

  • Nearly a quarter (23.8%) of residents were under 18.
  • About 7.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
  • A good portion (25.7%) were adults aged 25 to 44.
  • About 22.8% were aged 45 to 64.
  • And 19.7% were 65 years old or older.

The population was almost evenly split between genders, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

See also

A friendly robot icon, often used for kid-friendly content.

kids search engine
Hartland, Minnesota Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.