Barnum, Minnesota
City · Population 610 · #449 in Minnesota
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About Barnum
Barnum is a tiny community in northeastern Minnesota counting 610 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Barnum is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 604 residents per square mile.
📰 Barnum News Today
- Barnum High School (MN) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Tyler Benjamin Nynas Obituary Jun 28, 2026 Altogether Funeral · Jun 28
- Man arrested on suspicion of arson in northeastern Minnesota mobile home fire CBS News · Jun 5
- Fraud investigations are crumbling this state’s Medicaid system Politico · Jul 16
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Barnum, Minnesota 55707 The Weather Channel · Feb 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Barnum Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barnum
- Barnum City Park reviews ★
- Dye Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Robert Johnson Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Barnum
- BARNUM ELEMENTARY
- BARNUM SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)610
Rank in state#449 of 855
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density604/sq mi
Coordinates46.5054, -92.6884