Ulen
City in Clay County, Minnesota
Ulen is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, with 476 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hitterdal, 6.9 miles S.
- 476residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 446 / sq mipopulation density
- 56585ZIP code
About Ulen
Ulen ( YOO-lən) is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Branch of the Wild Rice River. The population was 476 at the 2020 census.
Near this small community, what may be an authentic Viking sword known as the Ulen sword was found in a field by Hans O. Hansen in 1911. The sword is currently on display in the Ulen Museum. Ulen and the area surrounding is mostly inhabited by later generation Norwegian-Americans.
Ulen is the southern terminus of the Agassiz Recreational Trail, a 53-mile multi-use trail built on an abandoned railroad grade which has its northern terminus at Crookston, Minnesota.
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Living in Ulen
- Median household income
- $60,556
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Median age
- 56.2
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Ulen had 476 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 476 |
|---|---|
| Density | 446 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ulen at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 476 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0782° N, 96.2582° W |
| ZIP code | 56585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2766136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ulen
- Hitterdal6.9 mi S
- Felton11.7 mi W
- Twin Valley12.5 mi N
- Borup13.6 mi NW
- Hawley14.2 mi S
- Lake Park15.4 mi SE
- Ogema16.1 mi E
- Waubun16.6 mi NE
- Callaway17.4 mi E
- White Earth18.9 mi E
- Ada19.5 mi NW
- Audubon19.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Ulen
What county is Ulen in?
Ulen is in Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ulen, MN?
476 people lived in Ulen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ulen, MN?
The ZIP code of Ulen is 56585.
What is the elevation of Ulen?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ulen?
Hitterdal (6.9 mi), Felton (11.7 mi), Twin Valley (12.5 mi), Borup (13.6 mi), Hawley (14.2 mi).
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