Hillman, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Hillman, Minnesota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Morrison
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Norman Iverson
Established Title:Platted
Established Date:July 1908
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:November 7, 1938
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.610
Area Land Km2:1.610
Area Water Km2:0.000
Area Total Sq Mi:0.622
Area Land Sq Mi:0.622
Area Water Sq Mi:0.000
Population As Of:2020
Population Est:22
Pop Est As Of:2022
Population Total:23
Population Density Km2:13.66
Population Density Sq Mi:35.40
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:–6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:–5
Elevation M:400
Elevation Ft:1312
Coordinates:46.0061°N -93.8886°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:56338
Area Code:320
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-29150
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2394382
Blank2 Name:Sales tax
Blank2 Info:7.375%[2]

Hillman is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

Hillman was platted in July 1908, and named after nearby Hillman Creek.[4] A post office called Hillman was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1994.[5]

Geography

Hillman is in eastern Morrison County and is surrounded by Leigh Township. It is east-northeast of Pierz, east of Little Falls, the county seat, and by road southwest of Onamia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hillman has a total area of 0.62sqmi, all land.[1] Hillman Creek passes through the northern end of the city limits, flowing west to join the Skunk River at Pierz.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 38 people, 15 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 69.1PD/sqmi. There were 18 housing units at an average density of 32.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 15 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.1% male and 57.9% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 29 people, 14 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 53.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 37.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 14 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals; none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.36.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 48.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,126. There were no families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Its school system is Onamia Public Schools.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota . United States Census Bureau . January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Hillman (MN) sales tax rate. January 29, 2024.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . . January 29, 2024.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren . Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance . 1920 . Minnesota Historical Society . 352.
  5. Web site: Morrison County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 21, 2015.
  6. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Morrison County, MN. https://web.archive.org/web/20210811135932/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st27_mn/schooldistrict_maps/c27097_morrison/DC20SD_C27097.pdf . August 11, 2021 . live. United States Census Bureau. August 11, 2021.