Bellingham, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bellingham
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Location of Bellingham, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 382.43/sq mi (147.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56212
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-04960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394122 |
Bellingham is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.
History
Bellingham was platted in 1887, and named for Robert Bellingham, the owner of the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Bellingham since 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 166 | — | |
| 1900 | 380 | 128.9% | |
| 1910 | 359 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 405 | 12.8% | |
| 1930 | 375 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 21.6% | |
| 1950 | 388 | −14.9% | |
| 1960 | 327 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 263 | −19.6% | |
| 1980 | 290 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 247 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 205 | −17.0% | |
| 2010 | 168 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 148 | −11.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 82 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 420.0 inhabitants per square mile (162.2/km2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 265.0 per square mile (102.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 82 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.50.
The median age in the city was 53.8 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
Notable people
- Glen H. Anderson, former Minnesotan politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1973 – 1990.
- Eddie Kienholz, college football, basketball, and baseball coach.
Education
Bellingham is within the Ortonville School District. In 2009 the Bellingham School District merged into the Ortonville district. Under Minnesota law it was a consolidation.
See also
In Spanish: Bellingham (Minnesota) para niños
