Denham, Minnesota

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Denham
City
Location of the city of Denham within Pine County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Denham
within Pine County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°21′49″N 92°56′49″W / 46.36361°N 92.94694°W / 46.36361; -92.94694
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyPine
IncorporatedFebruary 28, 1939[2]
Government
 • MayorMike Mikrot[1]
Area
[3]
 • Total1.33 sq mi (3.43 km2)
 • Land1.33 sq mi (3.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,217 ft (371 m)
Population
 (2010)[4]
 • Total35
 • Estimate 
(2019)[7]
34
 • Density25.64/sq mi (9.90/km2)
 • Demonym
Denhamite
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code27-15670[5]
GNIS feature ID0642767[6]

Denham is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 35 at the 2010 census.[8]

History[]

Denham was established in 1908 and incorporated in February 1939. Denham was named for an employee of the Soo Line Railroad. The post office began in 1909, and remained in operation until 1974.[9] Denham had a depot on the Soo Railroad.[10]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), all land.[11] Denham is in the northwest part of Pine County. County Roads 40, 46, and 52 are the main routes in the Denham area. Birch Creek is nearby.

Denham is eight miles west of Sturgeon Lake; and nine miles west-northwest of Willow River.

The boundary line between Pine and Carlton counties is nearby. The boundary line between Pine and Aitkin counties is also near Denham.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
194090—
1950966.7%
196071−26.0%
197056−21.1%
198048−14.3%
199036−25.0%
20004011.1%
201035−12.5%
2019 (est.)34[7]−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census[]

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 35 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 26.5 inhabitants per square mile (10.2/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 18.9 per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White and 8.6% from two or more races.

There were 15 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.4% were from 25 to 44; 42.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 40 people, 16 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 30.3 people per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 16 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $0 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,106. There were 15.4% of families and 17.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2017-07-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ http://www.lakesnwoods.com/Denham.htm
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Pine County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  10. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 411.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

Coordinates: 46°21′50″N 92°56′35″W / 46.36389°N 92.94306°W / 46.36389; -92.94306

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