Pine Bend, Minnesota facts for kids
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Pine Bend, Minnesota
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 Pine Bend, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Pine Bend, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Township | Island Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 24.68/sq mi (9.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56651 (Lengby)
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583778 |
| FIPS code | 27-51028 |
Pine Bend is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area that the government counts for population data, but it is not an officially organized city or town. Pine Bend is also an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government. It is located in Mahnomen County. In 2020, only 31 people lived there.
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Where is Pine Bend Located?
Pine Bend is in the northeastern part of Mahnomen County. It is found in the southern area of Island Lake Township. If you send mail to Pine Bend, its address uses the city of Lengby. Lengby is about 7 miles (11 km) north of Pine Bend. It is in Polk County. The main town of Mahnomen County, called Mahnomen, is about 24 miles (39 km) southwest.
Land and Water Features
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Pine Bend covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (3.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.005 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water. The Wild Rice River flows through the northern part of Pine Bend. It makes a curve, or "bend," around the middle of the community. This is likely how Pine Bend got its name.
How Many People Live Here?
Pine Bend is a very small community. The number of people living there has changed a little over time.
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| 2010 | 28 | — | |
| 2020 | 31 | 10.7% | |
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In 2010, the population was 28 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 31 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.
Education for Students
Students living in Pine Bend attend schools run by the Fosston Public Schools district. This school district serves several communities in the area.
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