Gentilly, Minnesota
Gentilly: Township in Polk County, Minnesota
About
Gentilly is a township located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 280 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 275 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gentilly
| Population : | 275 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 56716 |
| Area : | 32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:22:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gentilly is located at 47°47'21"N 96°26'57"W (47.7891400, -96.4492200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gentilly decreased by 1.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 280 | - | census |
| 2011 | 281 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 280 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 283 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 281 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 282 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 286 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 284 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 283 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 281 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 275 | -2.18% | estimation process |
Schools in Gentilly
College & universities near Gentilly, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
| 174473 | Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls (MN) | 56701 |
| 200110 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| 200280 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks (ND) | 58202-8193 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gentilly, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Gentilly
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crookston Post Office | Crookston (MN) | 56716 |
| Red Lake Fall Post Office | Red Lake Falls (MN) | 56750 |
| Mentor Post Office | Mentor (MN) | 56736 |
| Fisher Post Office | Fisher (MN) | 56723 |
| Beltram Post Office | Beltrami (MN) | 56517 |
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 |
| Crookston | 419 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| 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 |
