Hinckley

City in Pine County, Minnesota

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Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, with 1,904 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sandstone, 8.3 miles N.

About Hinckley

Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 48. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 census.

Hinckley's name in the Ojibwe language is Gaa-zhiigwanaabikokaag, meaning "the place abundant with grindstones" due to being located along the Grindstone River. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation are located within and adjacent to Hinckley.

On September 1, 1894, the Great Hinckley Fire killed more than 400 people.

Hinckley is generally considered the halfway point on Interstate 35 between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Duluth.

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Living in Hinckley

Median household income
$50,714
Median home value
$182,800
Median rent
$956/mo
Median age
45
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Hinckley, MN population

Hinckley had 1,904 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,904
Density503 per sq mi (194 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hinckley at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyPine County
TypeCity
Population1,904 (2020)
Land area3.79 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates46.0130° N, 92.9127° W
ZIP code55037
Official websitehinckley.govoffice2.com
Census code (GEOID)2729294

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hinckley

What county is Hinckley in?

Hinckley is in Pine County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Hinckley, MN?

1,904 people lived in Hinckley at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hinckley, MN?

The ZIP code of Hinckley is 55037.

What is the elevation of Hinckley?

1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hinckley?

Sandstone (8.3 mi), Brook Park (8.9 mi), Pine City (12.2 mi), Askov (13.6 mi), Finlayson (13.7 mi).

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