Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Wilkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,576 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,161 inhabitants. Its county seat is Breckenridge. The county was created 158 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Wilkin County
| Population | 6,161 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 751 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.3571,-96.4684 |
| Named for | Alexander Wilkin |
| Altitude | 978 feet / 298 meters |
| Capital | Breckenridge |
| Establishment | March 06, 1868 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:23:42 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilkin County is located at 46°21'25"N 96°28'6"W (46.3570800, -96.4683500). It has 2 neighbors: Clay County and Traverse County.
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Wilkin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkin County.
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Official website of Wilkin County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wilkin County decreased by 6.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,576 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,578 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,592 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,496 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,462 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,357 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,323 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,322 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,244 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,207 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,161 | -0.74% | estimation process |
People born in Wilkin County (1)
American politician in the state of Minnesota Bob Westfall was born in Wilkin County
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |