Dent, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dent
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Businesses on Dent's Main Street.
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Location of Dent, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Incorporated | September 6, 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
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170 |
| • Density | 477.90/sq mi (184.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56528
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-15724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394517 |
Dent is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census.
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History
A post office called Dent has been in operation since 1900. Dent was platted in 1903, and was incorporated on September 6, 1904. The name's origin is obscure; some say it came from Henry Dent, a railroad official.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.
The area is mainly flat, with several ponds and lakes surrounding the outskirts of downtown. Minnesota State Highway 108 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 244 | — | |
| 1920 | 221 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 224 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 204 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 187 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 156 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 167 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 177 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 192 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 192 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 173 | −9.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 170 | −11.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 192 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 505.3 inhabitants per square mile (195.1/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.0% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 78 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dent (Minnesota) para niños
