Welcome to Dent ...
The city of Dent is located in Otter Tail County<1>.
The location of Dent has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dent, you might consider that their post office opened in 1900.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Dent has a population of 185 people<3> (see below for details).
Dent is 1,370 feet [418 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Dent lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Dent lies within the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Dent: 56528<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Dent had an population of 185 people. This is a decrease of 3.65% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 3.65% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Dent had a population of 192 people. This makes Dent the county's 14th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 192 people, the population of Dent has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 192 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Dent.
Communities Also Named Dent ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Dent - they are located in Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Dent.
Communities near Dent ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dent.
- Detroit Lakes
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Detroit Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Detroit Lakes <6>
- Perham
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perham
- Perham is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,638 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perham <6>
- Pelican Rapids
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Rapids
- Pelican Rapids is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,634 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pelican Rapids <6>
- Frazee
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frazee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazee
- Frazee is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,381 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frazee <6>
- New York Mills
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New York Mills
- New York Mills is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New York Mills <6>
- Battle Lake
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle Lake
- Battle Lake is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 929 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battle Lake <6>
- Ottertail
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottertail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottertail
- Ottertail is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 660 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ottertail <6>
- Underwood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Underwood
- Underwood is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 364 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Underwood <6>
- Vergas
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vergas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vergas
- Vergas is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 354 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vergas <6>
- Erhard
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erhard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erhard
- Erhard is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erhard <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Dent. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dent.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dent. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Dent.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dent. See our Newspapers Page for Dent.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dent ...
Looking for more information about Dent? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Dent, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Dent.
Adding Dent to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dent in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Dent was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Dent post office opened in 1900.
We also found Dent on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dent.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dent. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Otter Tail County: www.co.otter-tail.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Otter Tail, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Dent. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dent - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Dent). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dent or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |