Pennock, Minnesota facts for kids
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Location of Pennock, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 479 |
| • Density | 469.15/sq mi (181.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56279
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-50344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396177 |
Pennock is a small city located in Kandiyohi County, which is in the state of Minnesota, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 479 people live there.
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The Story of Pennock: A Look at its Past
Pennock has an interesting history! It was first known as Saint Johns. The town was started in 1871 when a railroad line reached that area. A post office also opened in 1871 under the name Saint Johns. Later, in 1891, the town's name was changed to Pennock. This new name honors George Pennock, who was an important official for the railroad.
Pennock's Location and Size
Pennock is located in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Main Roads in Pennock
U.S. Route 12 is a very important road that runs through Pennock. It helps connect the community to other towns and cities nearby.
Who Lives in Pennock?
This section shares information about the people who live in Pennock. This data comes from official counts called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 189 | — | |
| 1920 | 251 | 32.8% | |
| 1930 | 191 | −23.9% | |
| 1940 | 219 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 238 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 257 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 255 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 410 | 60.8% | |
| 1990 | 476 | 16.1% | |
| 2000 | 504 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 508 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 479 | −5.7% | |
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Pennock's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 counted 508 people living in Pennock. These people lived in 174 different homes, and 138 of those were families. The city had about 479 people per square mile. There were also 184 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Pennock were White, making up 91.5% of the population. About 1.4% were Asian, and 3.9% were from other races. About 3.1% of people identified as being from two or more races. A group called Hispanic or Latino made up 16.9% of everyone living in Pennock.
Many homes (42.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (13.8%), or a male head of the house without a wife (5.2%). About 20.7% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Pennock was 30.6 years old. About 28.9% of residents were under 18. About 12.1% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 27.4% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 24%, and 7.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Pennock (Minnesota) para niños
