Time Zone: Wilkin County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Breckenridge is the Seat for Wilkin County.
Wilkin County was founded in 1858. Wilkin was created by taking area from Cass and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Wilkin had a population of 6,264 people. This is a decrease of 12.24% since the last Census (which gave a population of 7,138 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Wilkin represented 0.15% of the total population of Minnesota, making it the state's 78th most populous county (out of 87 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 6,576 | -7.87% | +4.98% since 2009 |
2009 | 6,264 | -12.24% | -1.73% since 2008 |
2008 | 6,374 | -10.7% | -1.73% since 2007 |
2007 | 6,486 | -9.13% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 7,138 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Wilkin County Census Page for Wilkin County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Wilkin County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Wilkin County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Breckenridge | 3,185 | 3,559 | 10.51% decrease |
Rothsay | 480 | 497 | 3.42% decrease |
Campbell | 208 | 241 | 13.69% decrease |
Foxhome | 126 | 143 | 11.89% decrease |
Wolverton | 102 | 122 | 16.39% decrease |
Websites for Wilkin County
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