Plummer, Minnesota facts for kids
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Plummer
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Location of Plummer, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Red Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 276 |
| • Density | 103.29/sq mi (39.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56748
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-51712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649597 |
Plummer is a small city located in Red Lake County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 276 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the state of Minnesota.
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The Story of Plummer
Plummer got its start a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1903, which means people were living and working in the area. The city was named after a man named Charles A. Plummer. He was important because he built two mills close to where the town first began. Mills are places that process things like grain, which were very important for communities back then.
Where is Plummer?
Plummer is located in Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 2.80 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Plummer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 139 | — | |
| 1920 | 252 | 81.3% | |
| 1930 | 279 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 312 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 340 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −16.8% | |
| 1970 | 285 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 353 | 23.9% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 270 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 292 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 276 | −5.5% | |
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Plummer's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 292 people lived in Plummer. These people lived in 128 different homes, and 68 of these were families. The city had about 104 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Plummer were White, making up 96.2% of the population. There were also some Native American residents (1.7%) and people from two or more racial backgrounds (2.1%). About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 30.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43.8%) were married couples living together. About 11% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 2.28.
The average age of people in Plummer was 35 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 11.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.7%) than females (48.3%).
Famous Person from Plummer
- Lorie Skjerven Gildea: She used to be the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. This is a very important job in the state's legal system.
See also
In Spanish: Plummer (Minnesota) para niños
