Kennedy, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kennedy
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Kennedy, Minnesota
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 393.74/sq mi (151.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56733
|
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-32732 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646089 |
Kennedy is a small city located in Kittson County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 176 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the northern part of Minnesota.
Contents
History of Kennedy
Kennedy got its name from John Stewart Kennedy. He was a well-known businessman and also a philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who gives money to help others.
The city has had a post office since 1881. This means people could send and receive mail there for a very long time.
Geography of Kennedy
Kennedy is a small city when it comes to its size. The United States Census Bureau studies information about people and places in the U.S. They reported that Kennedy covers about 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People in Kennedy
The number of people living in Kennedy has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 158 | — | |
| 1910 | 232 | 46.8% | |
| 1920 | 311 | 34.1% | |
| 1930 | 279 | −10.3% | |
| 1940 | 338 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 480 | 42.0% | |
| 1960 | 458 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 424 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 405 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 255 | −24.3% | |
| 2010 | 193 | −24.3% | |
| 2020 | 176 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
|||
Kennedy's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 193 people lived in Kennedy. These people lived in 89 different homes, and 54 of these were families.
The city's population density was about 460 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 460 people living there.
Most of the people in Kennedy were White (98.4%). A small number were Asian (1.0%) or from two or more racial backgrounds (0.5%). About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 89 homes in Kennedy, about 27% had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.7%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent.
About 39.3% of all homes were made up of individuals living alone. Nearly one-fifth (19.1%) of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. The average number of people in each home was 2.17. For families, the average was 2.87 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Kennedy in 2010 was 47.4 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18 years old. About 17.1% were 65 years or older.
When it came to gender, 48.2% of the population was male. The remaining 51.8% of the population was female.
Images for kids
-
A friendly robot, representing a fun way to learn.
Learn More
You can find more information about Kennedy, Minnesota, in Spanish here: Kennedy (Minnesota) para niños
