Scanlon, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scanlon
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Scanlon Community Center
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Location of the city of Scanlon
within Carlton County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Incorporated | December 30, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 987 |
| • Estimate
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999 |
| • Density | 1,150.35/sq mi (444.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55720
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-58936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0651273 |
Scanlon is a small city located in Carlton County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 987 people lived there. Scanlon is a friendly place, just east of Cloquet and about 18 miles southwest of the larger city of Duluth.
You can get to Scanlon using major roads like Interstate 35 and Carlton County Highway 45. Other important roads include Washington Avenue (County Road 16) and County Road 61.
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History of Scanlon
Scanlon got its name from Michael Joseph Scanlon. He was the president of a company called the Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company. The city's post office first opened in 1901. It stayed open for many years until 1954. The city officially became a city on December 30, 1902.
Where is Scanlon Located?
Scanlon covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. The beautiful Saint Louis River flows right along the eastern edge of the city.
People of Scanlon
The city of Scanlon has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 572 | — | |
| 1920 | 383 | −33.0% | |
| 1930 | 435 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 572 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,126 | 96.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,132 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,050 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 878 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 838 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 991 | 18.3% | |
| 2020 | 987 | −0.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 999 | 0.8% | |
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What was Scanlon like in 2010?
In 2010, there were 991 people living in Scanlon. These people lived in 426 homes. Most of the people living in Scanlon were White (about 92.1%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Scanlon was about 40.8 years old. About 22.9% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Scanlon
Students in Scanlon attend schools that are part of the Cloquet Public Schools district. The main high school for students in Scanlon is Cloquet High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Scanlon (Minnesota) para niños
