Mahtowa, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mahtowa
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 Mahtowa
Location in Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton County |
| Township | Mahtowa Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.60 sq mi (27.45 km2) |
| • Land | 10.59 sq mi (27.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 31.34/sq mi (12.10/km2) |
| ZIP code |
55707
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647392 |
Mahtowa (pronounced MAH-toh-wuh) is a small community in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 332 people lived here.
Where is Mahtowa?
Mahtowa is located in Mahtowa Township. It sits between two other towns, Cloquet and Moose Lake. You can find it close to where Interstate 35 and Carlton County Road 4 meet.
Main Roads in Mahtowa
The two most important roads that go through Mahtowa are County Road 4 and County Road 61. These roads help people travel in and out of the community.
Distances to Nearby Cities
Mahtowa is:
- 13 miles southwest of Cloquet.
- 11 miles northeast of Moose Lake.
- 32 miles southwest of Duluth, a larger city.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Mahtowa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 143 | — | |
| 2010 | 370 | — | |
| 2020 | 332 | −10.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
- In 1880, there were 143 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 370.
- In 2020, it was 332 people.
