Cloquet, Minnesota
Cloquet: City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States
About
Cloquet is a city located in the county of Carlton in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,124 and a population density of 130 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,014 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Cloquet
| Population : | 12,014 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Carlton County |
| Postal code : | 55720 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 93.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,207 feet / 368 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:23:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 129 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cloquet is located at 46°43'18"N 92°27'34"W (46.7216100, -92.4593600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cloquet
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cloquet decreased by 0.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,097 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,001 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,956 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,010 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,989 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,017 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,940 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,015 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,009 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,014 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Cloquet (15)
People born in Cloquet, including actress Jessica Lange, ice hockey player Jamie Langenbrunner, ice hockey player Corey Millen, .
List
- Derek Plante (American ice hockey player) he was born in 17/01/1971
- Barbara Payton (American actress (1927-1967)) she was born in 16/11/1927
- Chief Chouneau (American baseball player) he was born in 02/09/1889
- Dick Hanley (American football player and coach (1894-1970)) he was born in 19/11/1894
- Elmer McDevitt (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/12/1887
- Lawrence R. Yetka (Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice) he was born in 01/10/1924
- Teemu Kivihalme (Finnish-American ice hockey player) he was born in 14/06/1995
- Jim Sprenger (American ice hockey player (1965-)) he was born in 28/05/1965
- Mike Randall (Olympic Nordic combined skier) he was born in 27/03/1962
- U. W. Hella (conservationist) he was born in 09/04/1908
- Margaret Elizabeth Taylor (American classicist) she was born in 19/10/1901
- Katharine Luomala (American anthropologist) she was born in 10/09/1907
Schools in Cloquet
College & universities near Cloquet, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
| 173461 | Lake Superior College | Duluth (MN) | 55811-3399 |
| 173470 | Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails | Duluth (MN) | 55802 |
| 240426 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior (WI) | 54880-4500 |
| 174899 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth (MN) | 55811-4199 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cloquet, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Post offices near Cloquet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cloqu Post Office | Cloquet (MN) | 55720 |
| Carlton Post Office | Carlton (MN) | 55718 |
| Esk Post Office | Esko (MN) | 55733 |
| Wrenshall Post Office | Wrenshall (MN) | 55797 |
| Saginaw Post Office | Saginaw (MN) | 55779 |
Other cities in Carlton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carlton County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 74,255 | The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota. |
| Thomson | 5,163 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Barnum | 1,088 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Carlton | 1,081 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Scanlon | 945 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Blackhoof | 916 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Mahtowa | 625 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Kettle River | 518 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Atkinson | 427 | Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Wrenshall | 395 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Cromwell | 364 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 317 | Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Holyoke | 188 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Automba | 147 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Moose Lake | 119 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wright | 114 | City in Minnesota, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Cloquet distances to largest Minnesota cities
