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 | 3.33 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 802 |
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808 |
| • Density | 245.44/sq mi (94.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56551
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-28520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644879 |
| Website | http://cityofhenning.com/ |
Henning is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 802 at the 2010 census.
History
Henning was incorporated in 1887, and named for John O. Henning, a pharmacist.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.38 square miles (8.75 km2), of which 3.34 square miles (8.65 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Minnesota State Highways 108 and 210 are two of the main routes in the community, and Minnesota State Highway 29 is nearby.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 808 | 0.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 802 people, 364 households, and 181 families living in the city. The population density was 240.1 inhabitants per square mile (92.7/km2). There were 438 housing units at an average density of 131.1 per square mile (50.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 364 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 47.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 32.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
Notable persons
Gary L. Baker, known as the "Walking Man" of Fountain, Colorado; was known for walking the circumference of Earth without leaving Fountain, born in Henning.
Bobby Murray, substation communication engineer and a leading expert in software defined networks as well as prominent underground musician and sim racing world champion.
See also
In Spanish: Henning (Minnesota) para niños
