Inger
Census-designated place in Itasca County, Minnesota
Inger is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Itasca County, Minnesota, with 200 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,332 ft (406 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Squaw Lake, 8.5 miles NW.
- 200residents (2020 Census)
- 1,332 ftelevation · 406 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 107 / sq mipopulation density
- 56659ZIP code
About Inger
Inger (Ojibwe: Jaachaabaaning) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, along the Bowstring River of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. As of the 2020 census, Inger had a population of 200.
The center of Inger is generally considered as being at the junction of Itasca County Roads 35 and 146. State Highway 46 (MN 46) is also in the vicinity. Inger is located 22 miles northwest of Deer River.
In Ojibwe, the community is called Jaachaabaaning or Chi-achaabaaning, meaning "by the Big Bowstring" due to its location along the Bowstring River. The village is located in the former Inger Township, which reverted to being unorganized. Named for one of its pioneer settlers, a post office was in operation from 1912 until 1955.
Located nine miles south of Inger is the Winnibigoshish Lake Dam, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Median household income
- $23,611
- Median age
- 29.6
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Inger had 200 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 200 |
|---|---|
| Density | 107 per sq mi (41 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Inger at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 200 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.88 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5633° N, 93.9773° W |
| ZIP code | 56659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2730950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Inger
- Squaw Lake8.5 mi NW
- Ball Club16.1 mi S
- Deer River17.7 mi SE
- Bena18.7 mi SW
- Zemple19.0 mi SE
- Bigfork19.7 mi NE
- Federal Dam24.9 mi SW
- Effie24.9 mi NE
- Northome25.4 mi NW
- Funkley26.0 mi NW
- Cohasset26.7 mi SE
- Mizpah27.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Inger
What county is Inger in?
Inger is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Inger, MN?
200 people lived in Inger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Inger, MN?
The ZIP code of Inger is 56659.
What is the elevation of Inger?
1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Inger?
Squaw Lake (8.5 mi), Ball Club (16.1 mi), Deer River (17.7 mi), Bena (18.7 mi), Zemple (19.0 mi).
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