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Plummer, Minnesota

Coordinates: 47°54′41″N 96°02′30″W / 47.91139°N 96.04167°W / 47.91139; -96.04167
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Plummer
City
Location of Plummer, Minnesota
Location of Plummer, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°54′42″N 96°2′33″W / 47.91167°N 96.04250°W / 47.91167; -96.04250
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyRed Lake
Area
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 • Total2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2)
 • Land2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,125 ft (343 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total276
 • Density103.29/sq mi (39.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56748
Area code218
FIPS code27-51712[2]
GNIS feature ID0649597[3]

Plummer is a city in Red Lake County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 276 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

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A post office called Plummer has been in operation since 1903.[5] The city was named for Charles A. Plummer, who established two mills near the original town site.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.80 square miles (7.25 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

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Presidential election results
Precinct General Election Results[8]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 68.2% 88 31.0% 40 0.8% 1
2016 65.3% 66 25.7% 26 9.0% 9
2012 45.7% 53 48.3% 56 6.0% 7
2008 39.6% 53 56.0% 75 4.4% 6
2004 46.8% 74 47.5% 75 5.7% 9
2000 48.6% 69 42.3% 60 9.1% 13
1996 41.7% 53 47.2 60 11.1% 14
1992 27.1% 42 47.7% 74 25.2% 39
1988 46.9% 69 49.0% 72 4.1% 6
1984 45.3% 78 52.3% 90 2.3% 4
1980 35.0% 70 58.0% 116 7.0% 14
1976 29.0% 51 62.5% 110 8.5% 15
1968 45.5% 61 48.5% 65 6.0% 8
1964 24.5% 35 73.4% 105 2.1% 3
1960 36.7% 54 60.5% 89 2.8% 4
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910139—
192025281.3%
193027910.7%
194031211.8%
19503409.0%
1960283−16.8%
19702850.7%
198035323.9%
1990277−21.5%
2000270−2.5%
20102928.1%
2020276−5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[4]

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 292 people, 128 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 104.3 inhabitants per square mile (40.3/km2). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 50.4 per square mile (19.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.7% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.9% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census,[2] there were 270 people, 125 households and 71 families in the city. The population density was 95.3 inhabitants per square mile (36.8/km2). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 45.9 per square mile (17.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.89% White, 0.74% African American and 0.37% Native American.

There were 125 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median household income was $29,286, and the median family income was $43,438. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,506. About 1.6% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 17.6% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "Red Lake County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  6. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 447.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results".
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "Minnesota Judicial Branch - News and Announcements". www.mncourts.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2023.

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