Funkley, Minnesota

Funkley, Minnesota
City
Funkley, MN Road Sign and Bar
Location of Funkley, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°47′15″N94°25′58″W / 47.78750°N 94.43278°W / 47.78750; -94.43278
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Beltrami
Incorporated	1904
Government
•  Mayor	Emil Erickson
Area [1]
• Total	0.756 sq mi (1.958 km2)
• Land	0.756 sq mi (1.958 km2)
• Water	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,391 ft (424 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	18
• Estimate  (2023) [4]	12
• Density	23.81/sq mi (9.19/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	56630
Area code	218
FIPS code	27-22976
GNIS feature ID	0656344 [2]
Sales tax	7.375% [5]

Funkley is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 18 at the 2020 census, ^[3] making the city the second-least populous incorporated place in Minnesota. ^[6] It shared that distinction with Tenney until the latter dissolved in 2011. ^[7]

History

Funkley Depot Station, ca. 1910

Funkley was incorporated in 1904 at the site of a junction along the Minnesota and International Railway. ^[8] The name comes from Henry Funkley, a county attorney. ^[9]

Post Office

Funkley's Post Office was established in 1903 and remained in operation until 1967. Now Funkley is served by the Blackduck Post Office, which is approximately 7 miles southwest of the town. ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km²), all land. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	59		—
1920	56		−5.1%
1930	60		7.1%
1940	26		−56.7%
1950	28		7.7%
1960	28		0.0%
1970	19		−32.1%
1980	18		−5.3%
1990	15		−16.7%
2000	15		0.0%
2010	5		−66.7%
2020	18		260.0%
2023 (est.)	12	[4]	−33.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [12] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 5 people, 5 households, and 0 families living in the city. The population density was 8.3 inhabitants per square mile (3.2/km²). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 20.0 per square mile (7.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White and 20.0% from two or more races.

There were 5 households, of which 100.0% were non-families. 100.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.00 and the average family size was 0.00.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 80% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 20.0% male and 80.0% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 4 families living in the city. The population density was 38.9 inhabitants per square mile (15.0/km²). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 31.1 per square mile (12.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none 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 2.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,521. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Internet Uses

Funkley is the name of a village in a popular Roblox game called "Twisted" about storm chasing.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Funkley, Minnesota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 22, 2024.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
5. "Funkley (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved January 22, 2024.
6. Rivero, Nicolas (August 25, 2017). "The Smallest Town in Each of the 50 States". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
7. Smith, Mary Lynn (June 22, 2011). "Teeny Tenney says ta-ta; residents vote 2-1 to dissolve town". Star Tribune . Retrieved November 9, 2014.
8. "Minnesota Place Names - Township and Village Information". Minnesota Place Names. Minnesota Historical Society. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
9. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 37.
10. "Guide to Funkley Minnesota". www.lakesnwoods.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

47°47′01″N94°25′53″W / 47.78361°N 94.43139°W / 47.78361; -94.43139