Taconite, Minnesota
Taconite: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Taconite is a city located in the county of Itasca in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 648 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 629 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Taconite
| Population : | 629 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Itasca County |
| Postal code : | 55786 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 76.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,398 feet / 426 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:00:30 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taconite is located at 47°18'46"N 93°22'56"W (47.3127200, -93.3821500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Taconite decreased by 3.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 648 | - | census |
| 2011 | 646 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 646 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 647 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 643 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 640 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 635 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 634 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 631 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 633 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 629 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Schools in Taconite
College & universities near Taconite, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173805 | Itasca Community College | Grand Rapids (MN) | 55744-3397 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Taconite, 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 Taconite
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tacon Post Office | Taconite (MN) | 55786 |
Other cities in Itasca County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Itasca County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 11,219 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cohasset | 2,739 | Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Coleraine | 1,972 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Keewatin | 1,010 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Nashwauk | 951 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Blackberry | 884 | Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Bovey | 784 | Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Swan River | 761 | Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Deer River | 706 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Canisteo | 683 | Township in Dodge County, Minnesota |
| La Prairie | 661 | City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Marcell | 467 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, USA |
| Goodland | 466 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Pomroy | 426 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Calumet | 351 | City in Minnesota |
| Bigfork | 305 | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota |
