Heron Lake, Minnesota
Heron Lake: Township in Jackson County, Minnesota
About
Heron Lake is a township located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 333 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 301 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Heron Lake
| Population : | 301 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 56137 |
| Area : | 43.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,499 feet / 457 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:59:41 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Heron Lake is located at 43°47'42"N 95°19'13"W (43.7949600, -95.3202800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Heron Lake decreased by 10.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 333 | - | census |
| 2011 | 312 | -6.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 315 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 316 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 318 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 312 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 305 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 307 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 305 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 303 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 301 | -0.66% | estimation process |
Heron Lake zip code is 56137.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 27063
City of Heron Lake, Heron Lake
Schools in Heron Lake
College & universities near Heron Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457679 | Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington (MN) | 56187 |
Post offices near Heron Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Lak Post Office | Heron Lake (MN) | 56137 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1,619 | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakefield | 1,602 | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bergen | 940 | City in United States of America |
| Petersburg | 222 | City in United States of America |
| Rost | 204 | City in United States of America |
| Okabena | 195 | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Sioux Valley | 185 | Township in Jackson County, Minnesota |
| Alpha | 119 | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States |
| Wilder | 56 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States of America |
