Hoffman, Minnesota facts for kids
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Hoffman
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Downtown Hoffman, Minnesota
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Location of Hoffman, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 698 |
| • Density | 332.38/sq mi (128.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56339
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-29474 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0645053 |
| Website | http://www.hoffmanmn.com/ |
Hoffman is a small city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the Chippewa River. In 2020, about 698 people lived in Hoffman.
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History of Hoffman
Hoffman was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. The city was named after Robert C. Hoffman, who was an important official for the railroad. A post office has been open in Hoffman since it was founded in 1887.
Geography of Hoffman
The city of Hoffman covers a total area of about 5.44 square kilometers (which is about 2.10 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Two important roads, Highway 27 and Highway 55, pass through Hoffman. These highways help people travel to and from the community.
Population and People
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Hoffman and some facts about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Hoffman has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 270 | — | |
| 1910 | 391 | 44.8% | |
| 1920 | 475 | 21.5% | |
| 1930 | 468 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 504 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 575 | 14.1% | |
| 1960 | 605 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 627 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 631 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 576 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 672 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 681 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 698 | 2.5% | |
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Life in Hoffman (2010 Census)
According to the 2010 census, there were 681 people living in Hoffman. These people lived in 285 different homes, and 150 of these were families. The city had about 127 people living in each square kilometer.
Most people in Hoffman were White (95.7%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.3% of homes had children under 18 years old living there. Many homes (41.1%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (7.4%) or a father (4.2%). Almost half of the homes (47.4%) were not families, meaning individuals or groups of friends living together.
The average age of people in Hoffman was 43.2 years. About 21.6% of residents were under 18, and 25.1% were 65 years or older. This means Hoffman has a mix of young people, adults, and seniors. There were slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%) in the city.
Famous Person from Hoffman
- Harley Refsal - Harley Refsal is a Norwegian-American woodcarver. He is very talented and was even honored by a king of Norway for his work.
See also
In Spanish: Hoffman (Minnesota) para niños
