Hill City, Minnesota facts for kids
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Hill City, Minnesota
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City Hall and Hill Lake
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Location of Hill City
within Aitkin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Incorporated | February 19, 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 613 |
| • Density | 550.27/sq mi (212.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55748
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-29096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 664474 |
Hill City is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 613 at the 2020 census. Hill City is located along U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota State Highway 200.
History
Hill City was incorporated in 1910, and separated from surrounding Hill Lake Township in 1911. The post office began in 1901. Economic growth began with shipping cooperage stock, forest products, and produce. One property in Hill City, the 1910 National Woodenware Company Superintendent's Residence, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2), of which 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2) is water.
Hill City is along the shores of Hill Lake, a glacial formation roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) long and an average of 0.25 miles (0.40 km) wide. At the southern end of the lake there is a large hill, named Quadna Mountain locally, presumably formed at the same time as the lake. The "mountain" is the namesake of Hill City. The Hill River and Morrison Brook both flow nearby. Hill lake has a depth of approximately 50 feet.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 220 | — | |
| 1920 | 928 | 321.8% | |
| 1930 | 515 | −44.5% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 501 | −21.8% | |
| 1960 | 429 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 357 | −16.8% | |
| 1980 | 533 | 49.3% | |
| 1990 | 469 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 479 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 633 | 32.2% | |
| 2020 | 613 | −3.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 633 people, 271 households, and 159 families living in the city. The population density was 494.5 inhabitants per square mile (190.9/km2). There were 444 housing units at an average density of 346.9 per square mile (133.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.2% African American, 2.5% Native American, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 271 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
Economy
Local businesses include Lemco, which manufactures hydraulic knuckle boom loaders, and Roll-In Docks, which manufactures docks and pontoon boats. The town and surrounding area is also home to an ATV dealership, two restaurants, three bars, two liquor stores, a K–12 school, two gas stations and several parks, one of which offers camping.
Arts and culture
Quadna Mountain is located just south of Hill City. Its attractions include a golf course, a weight room, and townhouses that resemble the city from the 1920s.
Hill Lake is located to the east of the city. It is a common site for fishing, boating, and swimming. The beach on the city side of the lake has a playground and a campsite.
The Fourth of July celebration is the biggest week in Hill City. A flea market is located across the street from Roadside Market, in a park. Approximately 1,500 people vacation in Hill City for the 4th of July Parade and later events which include street races, egg tosses, pie-eating contests, turtle races, a sawdust pile for the kids, multiple hot dog and beer carts, a street dance, and fireworks. In 2008, Hill City celebrated its 100th Fourth of July celebration.
See also
In Spanish: Hill City (Minnesota) para niños
