Black Hammer, Minnesota
Black Hammer: Township in Houston County, Minnesota
About
Black Hammer is a township located in the county of Houston in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 245 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 244 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Black Hammer
| Population : | 244 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Houston County |
| Area : | 35.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:59:07 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Black Hammer is located at 43°36'59"N 91°39'40"W (43.6163600, -91.6609800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Black Hammer decreased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 245 | - | census |
| 2011 | 242 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 240 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 242 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 240 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 241 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 241 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 242 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 241 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 241 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 244 | 1.23% | estimation process |
Schools in Black Hammer
College & universities near Black Hammer, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153834 | Luther College | Decorah (IA) | 52101-1045 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Black Hammer, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Black Hammer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Grov Post Office | Spring Grove (MN) | 55974 |
Other cities in Houston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houston County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 1,108 | City in the state of Minnesota, United States |
| Caledonia | 639 | City in Minnesota |
| Money Creek | 591 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Hokah | 495 | Township in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Wilmington | 430 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Brownsville | 423 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Reno | 411 | Human settlement in Crooked Creek Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Spring Grove | 392 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Houston | 380 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Yucatan | 318 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
| Sheldon | 267 | Human settlement in Houston County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Eitzen | 248 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Jefferson | 127 | Unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota |
