Herman, Minnesota facts for kids
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Location of Herman, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 346.26/sq mi (133.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56248
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-28646 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644902 |
Herman is a small city located in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. It is a friendly community known for its interesting past. In 2020, the city had a population of 384 people.
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History of Herman
Herman was officially planned and laid out in 1875. It was named after Herman Trott, who was an official for the railroad. A post office has been operating in Herman since 1872, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Herman became famous in 1994 for a special event. The city invited women to meet its 78 single men. This story, called "bachelormania," gained attention from all over the world. It was even turned into a movie called Herman U. S. A..
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Herman covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two important state highways, Highway 9 and Highway 27, pass through Herman. These roads help connect the community to other places in Minnesota.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 184 | — | |
| 1890 | 322 | 75.0% | |
| 1900 | 550 | 70.8% | |
| 1910 | 604 | 9.8% | |
| 1920 | 630 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 518 | −17.8% | |
| 1940 | 703 | 35.7% | |
| 1950 | 752 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 764 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 619 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 600 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 485 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 452 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 437 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 384 | −12.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the city of Herman had 437 people living there. There were 216 households, which are groups of people living together in a home. Out of these, 114 were families.
The average age of people in Herman was about 48.4 years old. About 21.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.5% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was made up of 46.5% males and 53.5% females.
Community Life
Herman is proud to host the Grant County Fair. This is a fun event for the whole community. It used to be the home of the annual Herman Iron Pour. During this event, people could learn how to mold and cast iron into art.
Notable People from Herman
Several interesting people have connections to Herman:
- Theodore H. Barrett (1834–1900) was an American military officer.
- Sophronius S. Landt (1842–1926) lived in Herman and was a Wisconsin State Assemblyman. He also managed a creamery.
- Dorothy Houston Jacobson was born in Herman in 1907. She later became an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
- Wayne Olhoft was a Minnesota state senator who lived in Herman.
- Mabel Seeley, a mystery writer, was born in Herman in 1903.
See also
In Spanish: Herman (Minnesota) para niños
Images for kids
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A view of Herman, Minnesota
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The US Post Office in Herman, Minnesota
