Kerrick, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kerrick
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Location of the city of Kerrick
within Pine County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Incorporated | October 22, 1946 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 71.36/sq mi (27.55/km2) |
| • Demonym | Kerrickese |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55756
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-32912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395520 |
Kerrick (pronounced KERR-ik) is a small city located in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 71 people, according to the 2020 census. The city is served by Minnesota State Highway 23, which is a main road for getting around the area.
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Kerrick's Location and Size
Kerrick is a small city, covering about 2.58 square kilometers (or 1 square mile) of land. There's almost no water within the city limits.
Nearby Communities
Kerrick is surrounded by several other small towns and communities. These include:
A Look at Kerrick's History
Kerrick got its name from Cassius M. Kerrick. He was an important person who worked for the Great Northern Railway as a master mechanic and conductor.
Interestingly, the name "Kerrick" was first used for the nearby community of Duquette. Later, the Great Northern Railway moved its train station three miles south. The name "Kerrick" moved with the station to the new spot. For a while, Duquette was called "Old Kerrick," and the new location was called "New Kerrick." This changed in 1905 when the Duquette post office was set up, and the names were officially corrected.
Kerrick's Population Over Time
Kerrick is a small city, and its population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 81 | — | |
| 1960 | 110 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 114 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −30.7% | |
| 1990 | 56 | −29.1% | |
| 2000 | 71 | 26.8% | |
| 2010 | 65 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 71 | 9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Kerrick?
Based on the 2010 census, there were 65 people living in Kerrick. Most residents (95.4%) were White, and a small number (3.1%) were Native American. About 1.5% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
The average age of people in Kerrick in 2010 was about 38.5 years old.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 13.8% were 65 years or older.
- The city had slightly more males (53.8%) than females (46.2%).
Education in Kerrick
Students in Kerrick attend schools that are part of the East Central Schools district. This district helps provide education for the children living in the area.
Well-Known People from Kerrick
Even though Kerrick is a small city, some notable people have come from there:
- Becky Lourey – She served as a senator, helping to make laws and represent the people.
- Tony Lourey – He also served as a senator, following in the footsteps of Becky Lourey.
See also
In Spanish: Kerrick (Minnesota) para niños
