Hoffman, Minnesota
city in Minnesota, United States
Hoffman is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States, along the Chippewa River. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.
History
Hoffman was platted in 1887, and named for Robert C. Hoffman, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Hoffman since 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highways 27 and 55 are two of the main routes in the community.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 681 people, 285 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 329.0 inhabitants per square mile (127.0/km2). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 157.0 per square mile (60.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races.
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