Campbell, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Campbell, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wilkin
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Joe Kleindl
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1871
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:January 28, 1899
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.613
Area Land Km2:0.613
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.237
Area Land Sq Mi:0.237
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:160
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:164
Population Density Km2:267.65
Population Density Sq Mi:691.98
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:300
Elevation Ft:984
Coordinates:46.0975°N -96.4056°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56522
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-09496
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2393724
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:6.875%[2]

Campbell is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Wahpeton, ND-MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Campbell was laid out in 1871.[4] A post office has been in operation at Campbell since 1873.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.237sqmi, all land.[1]

Minnesota State Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 158 people, 72 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 658.3PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 433.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.6% African American, and 0.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 241 people, 95 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 1020sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 465.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 94.19% White, 0.83% African American, 1.66% Native American, 3.32% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.56% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,458, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,128. About 9.7% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

Thomas D. Schall, U.S. Representative in Minnesota's 10th District (1915–1925) and U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1925–1935)

Errol Mann, place kicker for the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Campbell (MN) sales tax rate. February 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . February 2, 2024.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 578.
  5. Web site: Wilkin County . Jim Forte Postal History . August 14, 2015.