Kinney
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Kinney is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,542 ft (470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buhl, 3.1 miles SW.
- 152residents (2020 Census)
- 1,542 ftelevation · 470 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 55758ZIP code
About Kinney
Kinney is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 152 at the time of the 2020 census. It is best known for having "seceded" from the United States in 1977 and establishing the "Republic of Kinney". Originally a publicity stunt to draw attention to underfunding of municipal projects in the area, the "Republic of Kinney" remained a part of the civic identity of Kinney for decades afterwards.
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Living in Kinney
- Median household income
- $57,045
- Median home value
- $121,900
- Median rent
- $525/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Kinney had 152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kinney at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 152 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5165° N, 92.7195° W |
| ZIP code | 55758 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2733416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kinney
- Buhl3.1 mi SW
- Mountain Iron5.0 mi E
- Leonidas7.7 mi SE
- Chisholm7.7 mi W
- Iron Junction8.5 mi SE
- Eveleth8.5 mi E
- Virginia9.5 mi E
- Gilbert12.7 mi E
- Hibbing13.5 mi SW
- McKinley14.8 mi E
- Biwabik17.7 mi E
- Keewatin18.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Kinney
What county is Kinney in?
Kinney is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Kinney, MN?
152 people lived in Kinney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kinney, MN?
The ZIP code of Kinney is 55758.
What is the elevation of Kinney?
1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kinney?
Buhl (3.1 mi), Mountain Iron (5.0 mi), Leonidas (7.7 mi), Chisholm (7.7 mi), Iron Junction (8.5 mi).
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