Denham, Minnesota facts for kids
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Denham
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Location of the city of Denham
within Pine County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Incorporated | February 28, 1939 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 27.90/sq mi (10.77/km2) |
| • Demonym | Denhamite |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-15670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394513 |
Denham is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census.
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History
Denham was established in 1908 and incorporated in February 1939. Denham was named for an employee of the Soo Line Railroad. The post office began in 1909, and remained in operation until 1974. Denham had a depot on the Soo Railroad.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), all land. Denham is in the northwest part of Pine County. County Roads 40, 46, and 52 are the main routes in the Denham area. Birch Creek is nearby.
Denham is eight miles west of Sturgeon Lake; and nine miles west-northwest of Willow River.
The boundary line between Pine and Carlton counties is nearby. The boundary line between Pine and Aitkin counties is also near Denham.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 90 | — | |
| 1950 | 96 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 71 | −26.0% | |
| 1970 | 56 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 48 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 36 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 40 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 35 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 37 | 5.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 35 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 26.5 inhabitants per square mile (10.2/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 18.9 per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White and 8.6% from two or more races.
There were 15 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Denham (Minnesota) para niños
