Proctor, Minnesota facts for kids
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Proctor
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| City of Proctor | |
Downtown Proctor along U.S. Highway 2
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You Have a Place in Proctor
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Location of the city of Proctor
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
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| • Total | 3,120 |
| • Density | 928.30/sq mi (358.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55810
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-52630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0662232 |
| Website | www.ci.proctor.mn.us |
Proctor is a city located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, in the United States. It was founded in 1894 and is part of the larger Duluth Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 3,120 people lived in Proctor. The city was named after J. Proctor Knott, who was a former Kentucky Governor.
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History of Proctor
The city started as Proctorknott in 1894. Its name came from J. Proctor Knott, a former Kentucky Governor. Governor Knott was well-known for a speech he gave called The Untold Delights of Duluth. He gave this speech to the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1904, the city's name was made shorter to just Proctor.
Geography and Location
Proctor covers an area of about 3.00 square miles (7.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Proctor is right next to the Bayview Heights neighborhood of Duluth. These two areas feel like one connected community. This is because Bayview Heights is separated from West Duluth by a large hill.
Neighboring Areas
Proctor shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north is the city of Hermantown.
- To the west is Midway Township.
- To the east is Bayview Heights.
- To the south is a mostly undeveloped part of Duluth. This area is officially in the Riverside neighborhood.
Local Waterways
Two creeks flow through Proctor:
- Kingsbury Creek runs through the middle of the city.
- Knowlton Creek flows through the southeast part of Proctor.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 784 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,243 | 186.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,378 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,521 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,468 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,693 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,963 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,123 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,180 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,974 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,852 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,057 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,120 | 2.1% | |
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Proctor's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 3,057 people living in Proctor. These people lived in 1,268 households. About 795 of these households were families.
The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.90 people.
Age in Proctor
The average age of people in the city was 41.4 years old.
- About 20.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 16.1% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Culture and Events
Proctor is a lively place with several fun events and attractions.
Fairgrounds and Speedway
The city is home to the South Saint Louis County Fairgrounds. It also has the Proctor Speedway, where exciting races take place.
Hoghead Festival
Every August, Proctor hosts the Hoghead Festival. This festival celebrates the city's long history with railroads.
Proctor Area Museum
If you want to learn more about Proctor's past, you can visit the Proctor Area Museum. It is run by the Proctor Area Historical Society.
Blackwoods Blizzard Tour
Proctor is the starting point for the Blackwoods Blizzard Tour. This is an annual snowmobile ride that happens in northern Minnesota. The main goal of this event is to raise money to help fight ALS. ALS is a serious disease that affects nerve cells.
The ride starts in Proctor, goes to Tower, then to Two Harbors, and finally returns to Proctor. This event raises over $1 million every year for ALS research. This makes it the biggest snowmobile fundraiser in the world!
City Infrastructure
Public Transportation
The Duluth Transit Authority provides public transportation services in Proctor.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through or near Proctor:
U.S. Highway 2
Interstate 35
Education in Proctor
Proctor has its own public school district called Proctor Public Schools (ISD 704). This district serves students from Proctor and nearby areas. These areas include Duluth's Bayview Heights neighborhood, and the townships of Canosia, Grand Lake, Midway, and Solway.
The school district operates:
- Two elementary schools: Bayview Heights and Pike Lake
- Jedlicka Middle School
- Proctor High School
See also
In Spanish: Proctor (Minnesota) para niños
