Crookston, Minnesota
Crookston: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Crookston is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 413 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 419 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Crookston
| Population : | 419 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 56716 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 13.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Capital city : | Crookston is capital of Polk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:04:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crookston is located at 47°46'27"N 96°36'29"W (47.7741400, -96.6081200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Crookston
Demographics
The population of Crookston increased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 413 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 415 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 417 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 418 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 419 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 423 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 422 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 420 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 420 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 419 | -0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Crookston (23)
People born in Crookston, including ice hockey player John Noah, politician Harold Hagen, politician Joseph H. Ball, .
List
- Matthew S. Johnson (American chemist) he was born in 14/12/1966
- Hal Rasmusson (cartoonist) he was born in 11/01/1900
- Milton Orville Thompson (test pilot) he was born in 04/05/1926
- Jane Elizabeth Hodgson (Physician, obstetrician, gynecologist) she was born in 23/01/1915
- Debra Kiel (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1957
- Eric Barnum (American composer and choral conductor) he was born in 01/01/1979
- John Christgau (American writer) he was born in 11/02/1934
- Jules Ellingboe (American racing driver) he was born in 08/03/1892
- Tim Bergland (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/01/1965
- Laura Bradford (American politician) she was born in 09/01/1957
- Roger Moe (American politician) he was born in 02/06/1944
- Ronald Davies (North Dakota jurist) he was born in 11/12/1904
- Sheldon B. Vance (American diplomat) he was born in 18/01/1917
- Todd Bratrud (American artist) he was born in 10/11/1975
- Everett McGowan (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/03/1900
- Gino Perente (American DJ and communist activist) he was born in 21/11/1937
- John Olaf Todahl (Illustrator, cartoonist, painter of naval themes) he was born in 01/01/1884
- Scott Janssen (musher)
Schools in Crookston
College & universities near Crookston, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Crookston, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Crookston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crookston Post Office | Crookston (MN) | 56716 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Crookston , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 71 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 8,401 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Fosston | 1,442 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fertile | 806 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Girard | 732 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| McIntosh | 596 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeman | 480 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erskine | 467 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ross | 425 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Gentilly | 275 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Bygland | 274 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Climax | 261 | City in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Winger | 215 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Fisher | 200 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Euclid | 152 | Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Mentor | 147 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Gully | 136 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
