Scanlon, Minnesota
Scanlon: City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Scanlon is a city located in the county of Carlton in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 991 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 945 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Scanlon
| Population : | 945 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Carlton County |
| Postal code : | 55720 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 2.15 km2 |
| Official name : | Scanlon |
| Altitude : | 1,207 feet / 368 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:27:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 439 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scanlon is located at 46°42'24"N 92°25'42"W (46.7066100, -92.4282500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Scanlon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scanlon decreased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2002 | 838 | - | |
| 2010 | 991 | 15.44% | census |
| 2011 | 988 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 980 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 974 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 974 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 972 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 972 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 965 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 968 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 959 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 945 | -1.48% | estimation process |
Schools in Scanlon
College & universities near Scanlon, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380368 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet (MN) | 55720-2342 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scanlon, 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 Scanlon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cloqu Post Office | Cloquet (MN) | 55720 |
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. |
| Cloquet | 12,014 | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States |
| Thomson | 5,163 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Barnum | 1,088 | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Carlton | 1,081 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| 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 |
