Henning, Minnesota facts for kids
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Henning
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Location of Henning, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.30 sq mi (8.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 854 |
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860 |
| • Density | 258.55/sq mi (99.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56551
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-28520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394352 |
Henning is a city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 854 people lived there. It is a small community in the state of Minnesota.
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History of Henning
Henning became an official city in 1887. It was named after John O. Henning, who was a pharmacist.
Geography and Location
Henning covers a total area of about 3.38 square miles (8.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is easy to reach by road. Two main highways, Highway 108 and Highway 210, pass through Henning. Minnesota State Highway 29 is also nearby.
Population Information
The number of people living in Henning has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 254 | — | |
| 1900 | 645 | 153.9% | |
| 1910 | 603 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 755 | 25.2% | |
| 1930 | 731 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 948 | 29.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | 5.9% | |
| 1960 | 980 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 850 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 832 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 738 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 719 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 802 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 854 | 6.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 860 | 7.2% | |
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Henning's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 802 people living in Henning. These people lived in 364 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
Most people in Henning were White (97%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Asian, African American, and Native American.
The average age of people in Henning was about 50 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people living in Henning were 65 years or older, making it a community with many older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Henning (Minnesota) para niños
