Hillman, Minnesota

Hillman, Minnesota
City
Location in Morrison County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°0′22″N93°53′19″W / 46.00611°N 93.88861°W / 46.00611; -93.88861
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Morrison
Platted	July 1908
Incorporated	November 7, 1938
Government
•  Mayor	Norman Iverson
Area [1]
• Total	0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
• Land	0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,312 ft (400 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	23
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	22
• Density	35.37/sq mi (13.66/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	56338
Area code	320
FIPS code	27-29150
GNIS feature ID	2394382 [2]
Sales tax	7.375% [5]

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. ^[6] A post office called Hillman was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1994. ^[7]

Geography

Hillman is in eastern Morrison County and is surrounded by Leigh Township. It is 12 miles (19 km) east-northeast of Pierz, 28 miles (45 km) east of Little Falls, the county seat, and 16 miles (26 km) by road southwest of Onamia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hillman has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km²), all land. ^[1] Hillman Creek passes through the northern end of the city limits, flowing west to join the Skunk River at Pierz.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1940	110		—
1950	85		−22.7%
1960	80		−5.9%
1970	49		−38.7%
1980	51		4.1%
1990	45		−11.8%
2000	29		−35.6%
2010	38		31.0%
2020	23		−39.5%
2022 (est.)	22	[4]	−4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 38 people, 15 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 69.1 inhabitants per square mile (26.7/km²). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 32.7 per square mile (12.6/km²). 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 53.8 inhabitants per square mile (20.8/km²). There were 20 housing units at an average density of 37.1 per square mile (14.3/km²). 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. ^[9]

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillman, Minnesota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
5. "Hillman (MN) sales tax rate" . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
6. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  352.
7. "Morrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Morrison County, MN" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.