Hill City, Minnesota
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FIPS code 27-29096[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 664474[3] | |
Website | hillcity-mn.com |
Hill City is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 613 at the 2020 census.[5]
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.[6] One property in Hill City, the 1910 National Woodenware Company Superintendent's Residence, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
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.[8]
Hill City is along the shores of Hill Lake, a
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[5] |
2010 census
As of the
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.
2000 census
As of the census
There were 213 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,308, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $25,972 versus $17,750 for females. The
Economy
Local businesses include Lemco, which manufactures
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
References
- ^ "Guide to Hill City, Minnesota".
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hill City, Minnesota
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-87351-396-8.
- ^ "Minnesota National Register Properties Database". Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Search Results".
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.