Jenkins, Minnesota facts for kids
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Jenkins
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Location of Jenkins
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.50 sq mi (11.66 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 490 |
| • Density | 109.57/sq mi (42.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
56456, 56472
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-31832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395464 |
Jenkins is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 490 people lived there. It is part of the Brainerd area, which is a group of towns and cities close to each other.
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History of Jenkins
A post office opened in Jenkins in 1895. The city was named after George W. Jenkins, who worked with lumber in the area. Jenkins became a village in 1904. Later, in 1969, it officially became a city.
Geography and Location
Jenkins is located in the northwest part of Crow Wing County. The city covers about 4.51 square miles (11.68 km2) of land and water. Most of this area, about 4.48 square miles (11.60 km2), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), is water.
Jenkins is known as a gateway to the beautiful Whitefish Chain of Lakes nearby. These lakes are popular for outdoor activities.
Roads and Highways
Minnesota State Highway 371 is the main road that goes through Jenkins. Other important roads include County Roads 15, 16, and 145. Jenkins is also part of the larger Brainerd Lakes Area.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 130 | — | |
| 1920 | 125 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 148 | 18.4% | |
| 1940 | 206 | 39.2% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −17.5% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 148 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 219 | 48.0% | |
| 1990 | 262 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 430 | 49.8% | |
| 2020 | 490 | 14.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Jenkins had 430 people. There were 168 households, and 101 of these were families. The population density was about 96.0 inhabitants per square mile (37.1/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Jenkins in 2010 were White (99.3%). A small number were Native American (0.5%) or from other races (0.2%). About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 43.5% were married couples. Some households (9.5%) were led by a female parent, and 7.1% were led by a male parent. The average household had about 2.56 people.
The average age of people in Jenkins was 31.8 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. About 9.8% were 65 years old or older. The population was made up of 53.7% males and 46.3% females.
Education in Jenkins
Students in Jenkins attend schools in the Pequot Lakes Public Schools district. The high school for the district is Pequot Lakes High School.
See also
In Spanish: Jenkins (Minnesota) para niños
