Scanlon
City in Carlton County, Minnesota

Scanlon is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, with 987 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,207 ft (368 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Esko, 2.7 miles E.
- 987residents (2020 Census)
- 1,207 ftelevation · 368 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,151 / sq mipopulation density
- 55733ZIP code
About Scanlon
Scanlon is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2020 census.
Interstate 35 and Carlton County Highway 45 (CR 45) are two of the main routes in Scanlon.
Other main routes include Washington Avenue (CR 16) and County Road 61 (CR 61).
Scanlon is located immediately east of the city of Cloquet; and 18 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.
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Living in Scanlon
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $228,800
- Median rent
- $1,435/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Scanlon had 987 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 987 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,151 per sq mi (444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scanlon at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carlton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 987 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7059° N, 92.4287° W |
| ZIP code | 55733 |
| Official website | cityofscanlon.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2758936 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scanlon
- Esko2.7 mi E
- Carlton3.5 mi S
- Cloquet3.7 mi W
- Wrenshall6.2 mi S
- Mahnomen7.1 mi NW
- Big Lake9.8 mi W
- Proctor9.8 mi E
- Hermantown10.7 mi NE
- Oliver, WI12.3 mi E
- Brookston13.7 mi NW
- Mahtowa14.5 mi SW
- Duluth14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scanlon
What county is Scanlon in?
Scanlon is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Scanlon, MN?
987 people lived in Scanlon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scanlon, MN?
The ZIP code of Scanlon is 55733.
What is the elevation of Scanlon?
1,207 feet (368 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scanlon?
Esko (2.7 mi), Carlton (3.5 mi), Cloquet (3.7 mi), Wrenshall (6.2 mi), Mahnomen (7.1 mi).
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