Kerkhoven, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kerkhoven
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Businesses on Atlantic Avenue
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| Nickname(s):
Kerk
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| Motto(s):
"A Small Town with Big Possibilities."
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Location of Kerkhoven, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 966.39/sq mi (373.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56252
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-32876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395519 |
| Website | http://www.cityofkerk.com/ |
Kerkhoven is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. It is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the big cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. You can find it along U.S. Route 12. In 2020, about 805 people lived in Kerkhoven.
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Kerkhoven's Story
Kerkhoven was first planned out in 1870. This means its streets and building lots were officially mapped. The city was named after a person who helped promote the railroad.
A post office has been open in Kerkhoven since 1871. The city officially became a city in 1881. The name "Kerkhoven" comes from Dutch words meaning "church cemeteries." It was named after a company from Holland called Kerkhoven and Co. This company bought special bonds in 1864 to help fund the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad.
Where is Kerkhoven?
Kerkhoven is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.12 square kilometers (0.82 square miles).
People of Kerkhoven
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 94 | — | |
| 1890 | 299 | 218.1% | |
| 1900 | 411 | 37.5% | |
| 1910 | 432 | 5.1% | |
| 1920 | 568 | 31.5% | |
| 1930 | 553 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 607 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 664 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 645 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 641 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 761 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 735 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 759 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 759 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 805 | 6.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 759 people living in Kerkhoven. These people lived in 329 households, and 206 of those were families. The city had about 352 housing units.
Most of the people living in Kerkhoven were White (97.1%). A small number were Native American (0.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 12.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (31%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (49.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.31 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
The average age of people in Kerkhoven was 40.1 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 17.8% were 65 years old or older. The city had a nearly even split of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Learning in Kerkhoven
Kerkhoven is home to the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Junior Senior High School. The current school building was built in 1994 and opened for students in the 1994-1995 school year. It replaced an older building from 1904.
The high school sports teams are known as the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints. They have achieved success in sports. For example, they won the 2008 Minnesota High School Football Class A Championship. They also became the 2009 Minnesota Class A Wrestling Champions.
See also
In Spanish: Kerkhoven (Minnesota) para niños
