Minnesota

Koochiching

12,062
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Koochiching

Koochiching, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 6,431. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,062.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,190 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 34 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Sugar Point (Minnesota 1898), and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,062
201013,311
200014,355
199016,299
198017,571
197017,131
196018,190
195016,910
194016,930
193014,078
192013,520
19106,431
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Koochiching

Military engagements that took place in Koochiching, Minnesota.

Battle of Sugar Point (Minnesota 1898)
1898

Historic places in Koochiching

National Register of Historic Places listings in Koochiching, Minnesota.

Grand Mound
Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church
Bramble
Finstad's Auto Marine Shop
Ranier
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Frequently asked about Koochiching

When does Koochiching first appear in the US census?
Koochiching, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 6,431.
What is the population of Koochiching?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Koochiching had a recorded population of 12,062.
When did Koochiching's population peak?
Koochiching's recorded population peaked at 18,190 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Koochiching?
1 documented military engagement took place in Koochiching, including Battle of Sugar Point (Minnesota 1898).
How many historic places are in Koochiching?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Koochiching, Minnesota.
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