Kinney

City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Kinney, Minnesota
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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.

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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Median household income
$57,045
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$525/mo
Median age
41.2
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Kinney, MN population

Kinney had 152 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census152
Density39 per sq mi (15 per km²)

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

Kinney at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySt. Louis County
TypeCity
Population152 (2020)
Land area3.91 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Water area0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Coordinates47.5165° N, 92.7195° W
ZIP code55758
Census code (GEOID)2733416

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

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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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