Hendrum, Minnesota
City · Population 282 · #597 in Minnesota
About Hendrum
Hendrum is a tiny community in northwestern Minnesota counting 282 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hendrum is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,128 residents per square mile.
📰 Hendrum News Today
- Thomas C. Todd Obituary Jul 1, 2026 Korsmo Funeral Service · Jul 1
- Mark Jossund Prepared to Join USW Officer Team, Not Ready to Stop Farming U.S. Wheat Associates · Jun 17
- Obituary for Kathryn Merkle-Storsved West Funeral Home · Feb 21
- As 2026 begins, Minnesotans offer mixed takes on the economy MPR News · Jan 6
- Janet V. Nelson InForum · Dec 15
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What Makes Hendrum Unique
- The only place in America named Hendrum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)282
Rank in state#597 of 855
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density1,128/sq mi
Coordinates47.2640, -96.8107